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SJ17 FXG

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

367,839 mi
Last recorded367,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 FXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 367,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 332,169 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 332,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 298,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 298,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 278,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 220,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 212,316 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 207,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 201,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 177,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 155,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,116 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 87,284 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,610 miles

High Level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Jan 2020 52,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,114 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 39,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 16,611 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 FXG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

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

Is SJ17 FXG safe to buy?

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