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YJ17 EGP

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,872 mi
Last recorded133,872 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 133,864 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 116,536 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 114,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,554 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,335 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL4X (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 62,532 miles

exhaust emission too clean to be tested

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 39,775 miles

Front Both Macpherson strut top bearings rough

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2020 39,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both Macpherson strut top bearings rough

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Lip formed on inner and outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition worn very close to legal limit with both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Lip formed on inner and outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

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 EGP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 YJ17 EGP, 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 EGP registered?

YJ17 EGP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2017.

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