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LP17 VEL

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,819 mi
Last recorded181,819 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 181,819 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 181,819 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 145,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 139,531 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,802 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 128,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,532 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,863 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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LP17 VEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEL, 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 LP17 VEL registered?

LP17 VEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is LP17 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP17 VEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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