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FJ17 URA

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 URA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 84,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,180 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,211 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,279 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 59,272 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel line leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn severely on outer edge. Tyre size: 205/65R16C. Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,548 miles

emissions to clean.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 34,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 25,738 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 URA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ17 URA, 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 URA registered?

FJ17 URA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is FJ17 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 URA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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