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HN17 ZFJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,128 mi
Last recorded152,128 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN17 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,128 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated underside (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956516c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 152,123 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated underside (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956516c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956516c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 92,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956516c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,071 miles

Exhaust butterfly wiring damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 82,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust butterfly wiring damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,623 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 195-65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 72,623 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 195-65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in sidewall ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 195-65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator insecure mountings broken

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside Front inner wheel arch plastic missing

Offside Front tyre sidewall worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 59,987 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inner arch wiring on tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside Front inner wheel arch plastic missing

Offside Front tyre sidewall worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 59,985 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 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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HN17 ZFJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HN17 ZFJ, 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 HN17 ZFJ registered?

HN17 ZFJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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