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YJ17 DSS

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

340,319 mi
Last recorded340,319 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 340,319 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 340,319 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 302,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 278,287 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 278,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 252,428 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 343,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 200,018 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 200,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fitted wrong side of anti roll bar link and rubbing on it. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 172,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,273 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,425 miles

Lower Covers, block view.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,878 miles

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 DSS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSS, 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 YJ17 DSS registered?

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

Is YJ17 DSS safe to buy?

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