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LP17 VEM

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

235,673 mi
Last recorded235,673 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP17 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 235,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2026 222,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 201,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 165,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 152,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 138,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shields

Fail 21 Feb 2023 123,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shields

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shields fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,084 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 83,084 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,611 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside wiper blade detiorating

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,469 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 4 Feb 2019 44,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,970 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner backwards facing seat belt have got one twist in them

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 VEM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

LP17 VEM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is LP17 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP17 VEM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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