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SL17 XFZ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 195/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 195/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside loading door damaged

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 120,136 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 195/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 195/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside loading door damaged

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 107,727 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside loading door damaged

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 107,453 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))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside loading door damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,515 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,515 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,970 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 XFZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

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

Is SL17 XFZ safe to buy?

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