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RX17 PBY

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 121,519 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))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 121,519 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,103 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 107,099 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,968 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 88,968 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,848 miles

Exhaust metal down pipe bracket broken

Fail 30 Mar 2023 75,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust metal down pipe bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,652 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 64,652 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket mounted to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,259 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 39,259 miles

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

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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RX17 PBY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RX17 PBY, 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 RX17 PBY registered?

RX17 PBY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is RX17 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 PBY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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