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SJ17 EFB

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,430 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,554 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,700 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,433 miles

Front Road wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,928 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Front LOWER BUMPER AND WHEEL LINNER BOTH SIDES DAMAGED

Nearside Front RADIATOR MOUNT BROKEN

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 57,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury CORNER SHARP EDGE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front LOWER BUMPER AND WHEEL LINNER BOTH SIDES DAMAGED

Nearside Front RADIATOR MOUNT BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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SJ17 EFB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ17 EFB, 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 SJ17 EFB registered?

SJ17 EFB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is SJ17 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 EFB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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