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FJ17 UNZ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

459,530 mi
Last recorded459,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 UNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 459,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 267,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 256,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on side wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 233,173 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 232,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 218,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 195,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 168,596 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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FJ17 UNZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ17 UNZ, 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 FJ17 UNZ registered?

FJ17 UNZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is FJ17 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 UNZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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