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SL17 XFV

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,205 mi
Last recorded105,205 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 XFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 105,205 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 105,201 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 96,904 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 96,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 89,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,076 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 83,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,107 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 56,107 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020

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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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SL17 XFV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SL17 XFV, 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 SL17 XFV registered?

SL17 XFV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is SL17 XFV safe to buy?

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