MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake linkage has restricted free movement compensator (1.1.15 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front mirror casing damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ17 EFC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?
SJ17 EFC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2017.
Is SJ17 EFC safe to buy?
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