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FWJ 605

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

57,384 mi
Last recorded57,384 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWJ 605
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 57,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 57,384 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,137 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 54,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 50,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,428 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,463 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,158 miles

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

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

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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FWJ 605 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc 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 FWJ 605, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWJ 605?

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What year was FWJ 605 registered?

FWJ 605 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is FWJ 605 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWJ 605 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.

Does FWJ 605 have outstanding finance?

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