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LN17 MLF

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,376 mi
Last recorded174,376 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 174,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 165,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 149,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 107,601 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,815 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 106,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,889 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,463 miles

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Both Sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 80,460 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Both Sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 75,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,369 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 75,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 51,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,845 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

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 MLF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN17 MLF, 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 LN17 MLF registered?

LN17 MLF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is LN17 MLF safe to buy?

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