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YK17 HVZ

2017 Mercedes-benz Citan

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,466 mi
Last recorded100,466 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan75,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 HVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCitan
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,466 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 100,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 88,567 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 63,543 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 12 May 2023 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 4 May 2022 52,269 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 52,269 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 41,327 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 41,327 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 31,659 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 31,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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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YK17 HVZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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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What year was YK17 HVZ registered?

YK17 HVZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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