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LN17 MSX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,426 mi
Last recorded184,426 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 184,426 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 184,422 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended last row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 160,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,255 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 131,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,209 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 105,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,557 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,078 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 29,518 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 29,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,609 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 17,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MSX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX?

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What year was LN17 MSX registered?

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

Is LN17 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN17 MSX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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