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SJ17 FRU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

331,316 mi
Last recorded331,316 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 331,316 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 331,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 303,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 267,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 255,214 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 255,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 242,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 224,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 198,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 176,466 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 176,453 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 145,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,523 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 19,050 miles

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 FRU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

SJ17 FRU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is SJ17 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 FRU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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