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YK17 HWF

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,066 mi
Last recorded140,066 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 HWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 140,066 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 132,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked not causing affect

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective and nearside close to fail advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 80,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 67,380 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 67,380 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 67,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

DPF warning light is on

Emission not detected

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

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

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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YK17 HWF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK17 HWF, 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 YK17 HWF?

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What year was YK17 HWF registered?

YK17 HWF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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