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BL17 YLU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,298 mi
Last recorded81,298 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,298 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 81,297 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 70,587 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 70,587 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre showing ply on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 64,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,201 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 57,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,539 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,802 miles

Ad-blue warning light on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 37,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Ad-blue warning light on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just within M.O.T limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake pedal has little reserve travel would appear adjustment or repair required.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 28,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 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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BL17 YLU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BL17 YLU, 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 BL17 YLU registered?

BL17 YLU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is BL17 YLU safe to buy?

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