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SJ17 FVS

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

242,960 mi
Last recorded242,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 242,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 226,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 220,828 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 220,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 199,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 196,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 187,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 176,603 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 176,458 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 165,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 158,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 149,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 141,123 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 126,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,835 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,461 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,485 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 FVS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

SJ17 FVS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is SJ17 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 FVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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