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YL17 HWP

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

277,092 mi
Last recorded277,092 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 277,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 232,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 232,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light On dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 199,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 161,323 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020

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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 HWP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

YL17 HWP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is YL17 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 HWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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