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SL17 XFY

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,810 mi
Last recorded99,810 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 XFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 99,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 99,808 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 84,314 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2024 84,309 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt (7.1.2 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,877 miles

Handbrake pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,877 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected rubbing driveshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake pedal rubber missing

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,947 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 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 XFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 SL17 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

SL17 XFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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