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SJ17 EFF

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,104 mi
Last recorded154,104 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 154,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 144,178 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 132,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 132,336 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 125,443 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2021 125,443 miles

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2020 96,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 96,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 EFF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ17 EFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ17 EFF?

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What year was SJ17 EFF registered?

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

Is SJ17 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 EFF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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