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HV17 UTG

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,279 mi
Last recorded121,279 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,279 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 121,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,232 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,587 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,198 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (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 UTG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV17 UTG, 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

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What year was HV17 UTG registered?

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

Is HV17 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 UTG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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