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LP17 UWJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

327,847 mi
Last recorded327,847 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP17 UWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 327,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 310,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 297,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 278,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 263,548 miles

Rear 2 rear bump stops rubber missing

Pass 4 Dec 2023 243,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 228,034 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 227,954 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 206,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 189,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 153,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides getting low on tread and both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 121,198 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 27 Nov 2019 99,847 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,292 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low on tread and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,966 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 37,966 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside.

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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LP17 UWJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 LP17 UWJ, 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 LP17 UWJ registered?

LP17 UWJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is LP17 UWJ safe to buy?

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