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YJ17 DSP

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 DSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 88,937 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 88,937 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS TO TYRE NOT EXPOSING STRUCTURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure DAMAGED (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 84,945 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS TO TYRE NOT EXPOSING STRUCTURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure DAMAGED (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 80,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,191 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

Pass 23 Jul 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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YJ17 DSP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ17 DSP, 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 YJ17 DSP?

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What year was YJ17 DSP registered?

YJ17 DSP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YJ17 DSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 DSP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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