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SJ17 FSS

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,821 mi
Last recorded166,821 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 166,821 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 166,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 159,448 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 156,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 136,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 122,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 121,742 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 121,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 100,216 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 100,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 78,838 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,049 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,049 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 63,131 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 34,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 19,448 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 FSS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

SJ17 FSS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SJ17 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 FSS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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