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LN17 MVL

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

255,450 mi
Last recorded255,450 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN17 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 255,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 255,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel wheels do not lock (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brakes binding

discs worn

osf tyre

osr brake binding

rear brake pads low

rear diff front mount

Pass 2 Feb 2026 231,187 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 230,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 213,823 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 199,514 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 199,401 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 184,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 167,845 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 166,687 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 149,632 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 149,554 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 131,970 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn os and ns front lower ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 113,583 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,444 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 90,444 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nsf tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,816 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 MVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL?

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What year was LN17 MVL registered?

LN17 MVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is LN17 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN17 MVL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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