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HV17 USU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,533 mi
Last recorded151,533 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 151,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre ran flat aswell ()

Oil leak, but not excessive timing case cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 49,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre ran flat aswell ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Oil leak, but not excessive timing case cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 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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HV17 USU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV17 USU, 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 HV17 USU registered?

HV17 USU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is HV17 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 USU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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