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R17 SRC

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,514 mi
Last recorded27,514 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 27,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 188,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2023 27,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 178,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 27,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 157,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 121,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,682 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 121,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 89,559 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R17 SRC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 R17 SRC, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R17 SRC registered?

R17 SRC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is R17 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 SRC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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