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FA57 TXE

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,309 mi
Last recorded210,309 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 TXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 210,309 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 210,309 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2026 205,378 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 205,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 192,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 192,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 184,823 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 184,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2024 154,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 165,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 165,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 153,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 149,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 143,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 106,233 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 106,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,666 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,902 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,282 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FA57 TXE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA57 TXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA57 TXE registered?

FA57 TXE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is FA57 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 TXE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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