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YL17 HWR

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,245 mi
Last recorded130,245 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 HWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 130,245 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2026 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 187,508 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 187,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,083 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,477 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS ON

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 89,463 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS ON

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,903 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,903 miles

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

Pass 25 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 HWR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL17 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

YL17 HWR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2017.

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The MOT history for YL17 HWR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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