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YJ17 EGS

2017 Mercedes-benz Citan

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,827 mi
Last recorded125,827 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan75,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 EGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCitan
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,827 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner brake pad seems to be wearing low brake inspection advised

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes from brake hoses to front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,391 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray and covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2024 111,391 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 100,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wornout on outer side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre fitted is a trailer type

Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,523 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 80,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,738 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 63,738 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Citan?

Based on 181,008 MOT tests across 20,573 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
9,487
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,573
On UK Roads
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YJ17 EGS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 75,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Citan typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Citan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ17 EGS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan, first registered on 28 July 2017.

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