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AY17 ULX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

247,040 mi
Last recorded247,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 ULX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 247,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 234,602 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 234,602 miles

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

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 4 Jan 2024 216,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 216,846 miles

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

Fail 11 Dec 2023 216,846 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended centre row (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

Pass 16 Dec 2022 198,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 198,286 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 24 Aug 2021 179,712 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2020 120,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,347 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 13 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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AY17 ULX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY17 ULX, 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 AY17 ULX registered?

AY17 ULX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AY17 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 ULX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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