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LP17 VFJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

283,322 mi
Last recorded283,322 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP17 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 283,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 283,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 258,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 241,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 368,122 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 210,224 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 191,936 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 174,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 155,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 132,692 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,479 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,924 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 24,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 VFJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VFJ, 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 LP17 VFJ?

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What year was LP17 VFJ registered?

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

Is LP17 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP17 VFJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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