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SJ17 FPP

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,710 mi
Last recorded204,710 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 204,710 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 193,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c 109T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c 109T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 193,033 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ESP Light On

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c 109T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c 109T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 179,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 157,812 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,382 miles

BOTH N/S/FRONT AND O/S/REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS.. ADVISE REPLACEMENTS A.S.A.P.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FPP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPP, 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

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What year was SJ17 FPP registered?

SJ17 FPP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for SJ17 FPP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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