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LN17 LXA

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

240,154 mi
Last recorded240,154 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN17 LXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 240,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 225,147 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 212,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 200,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 187,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 171,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 156,378 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 129,987 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle has been specially converted to taxi cab spec

Fail 26 Feb 2022 115,893 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has been specially converted to taxi cab spec

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Vehicle has been specially converted for use as taxi cab

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been specially converted for use as taxi cab

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle has been specially converted for use as taxi cab

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has many modifications for use as taxi cab

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,998 miles

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

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

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))

emissions to clean to produce a reading, no print out given

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

emissions to clean to register a reading

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm (3.5.1g)

emissions to clean to register test

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

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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LN17 LXA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LN17 LXA, 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 LN17 LXA?

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What year was LN17 LXA registered?

LN17 LXA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is LN17 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN17 LXA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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