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FD17 OVX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,883 mi
Last recorded130,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 130,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,281 miles

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

Parking Brake release Handle slightly damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 119,281 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking Brake release Handle slightly damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 107,622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,813 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 80,807 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing/cracking on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing/cracking on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 74,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing/cracking on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing/cracking on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,658 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,883 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2020

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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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FD17 OVX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FD17 OVX, 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 FD17 OVX registered?

FD17 OVX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2017.

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