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GN17 VBU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,356 mi
Last recorded172,356 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN17 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 172,356 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 172,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 151,205 miles

Both lower engine mounts are worn and slight movement detected

Parking brake reserve travel is high, advise adjustment

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,783 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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GN17 VBU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN17 VBU, 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

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What year was GN17 VBU registered?

GN17 VBU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is GN17 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN17 VBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN17 VBU have outstanding finance?

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