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YK17 HXW

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,560 mi
Last recorded245,560 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 HXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 245,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 229,380 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 213,419 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Jul 2025 213,419 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2025 193,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 193,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 178,307 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 178,202 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))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured coil spring Carrier (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 163,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 242,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 196,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 177,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Mar 2020 160,268 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 HXW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HXW, 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

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What year was YK17 HXW registered?

YK17 HXW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is YK17 HXW safe to buy?

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