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YL17 HWK

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

166,062 mi
Last recorded166,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 HWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 166,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 161,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 144,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 127,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,004 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 82,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 58,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 40,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 25,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 5,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 327 miles

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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YL17 HWK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL17 HWK, 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 YL17 HWK registered?

YL17 HWK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YL17 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 HWK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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