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YF17 OBX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,926 mi
Last recorded160,926 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 160,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 147,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 126,099 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,047 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 102,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 97,490 miles

park brake travel just met requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,520 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 91,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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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YF17 OBX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF17 OBX, 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

How do I check the history of YF17 OBX?

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What year was YF17 OBX registered?

YF17 OBX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is YF17 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 OBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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