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SK17 HMU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,284 mi
Last recorded158,284 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 158,284 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 158,056 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 145,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 131,527 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 131,527 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,787 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 125,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,270 miles

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded but not excessively

Offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,265 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 95,194 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads look thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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SK17 HMU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK17 HMU, 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

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What year was SK17 HMU registered?

SK17 HMU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is SK17 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK17 HMU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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