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LN17 LXG

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

313,493 mi
Last recorded313,493 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN17 LXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 313,493 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 278,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 237,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 211,843 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 211,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 185,013 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 185,012 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake disc worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 155,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 122,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 122,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,766 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 74,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 58,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 43,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 28,905 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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LN17 LXG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXG, 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 LN17 LXG registered?

LN17 LXG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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