CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ17 FRZ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,584 mi
Last recorded193,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 193,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ clamp at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 193,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2026 193,037 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 193,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 169,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 168,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.58. 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 129,119 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 128,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,023 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 95,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Knock heard at osf suspension. New parts fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2023 95,872 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm front bush damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 66,259 miles

Front Exhaust Heat shield is insecure but is still performing as the manufacturer intended

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,386 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,305 miles

Offside Front Radiator mounting defective. But not insecure.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,239 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,249 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ17 FRZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ?

You can check the full history of SJ17 FRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ17 FRZ registered?

SJ17 FRZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is SJ17 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 FRZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ17 FRZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ17 FRZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.