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HV17 UTK

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,312 mi
Last recorded175,312 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 175,312 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 175,312 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 173,228 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 173,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 149,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 149,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 126,807 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 126,807 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 77,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure wheel arch trim damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside ns parking parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 77,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure wheel arch trim damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside ns parking parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (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 UTK 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 61.5%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

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

Is HV17 UTK safe to buy?

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