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SJ17 FUE

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,569 mi
Last recorded168,569 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 168,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,405 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 113,389 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 109,874 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 109,874 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,689 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears reading 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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 FUE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

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

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