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LN17 MLK

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,913 mi
Last recorded228,913 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 228,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 228,894 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 228,691 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 199,667 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 199,631 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 168,558 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 168,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,728 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 35,025 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 27,103 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Rear Tyres inner edges worn low.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 14,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

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 MLK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

LN17 MLK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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