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HS17 BOU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,815 mi
Last recorded164,815 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS17 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 164,815 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 164,814 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 164,776 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by flexi union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 152,020 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 152,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 138,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 119,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,603 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 115,603 miles

Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,662 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 92,662 miles

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Mount for headlamp damaged but not seriously effecting function

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth Wearing near metal (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Freyed and pulled (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 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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HS17 BOU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HS17 BOU, 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 HS17 BOU registered?

HS17 BOU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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