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YL17 HYX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

233,634 mi
Last recorded233,634 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 233,634 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 233,634 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 227,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 211,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 210,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 196,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 175,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 173,630 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 173,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 160,084 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 160,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 143,314 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 143,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 137,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 137,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,874 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,379 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 100,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 88,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 75,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,309 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 30,582 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,138 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 HYX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HYX, 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 YL17 HYX?

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What year was YL17 HYX registered?

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

Is YL17 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 HYX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 HYX have outstanding finance?

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