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LP17 VFZ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

168,849 mi
Last recorded168,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 168,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 161,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 155,407 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 148,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,683 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 142,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 135,183 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,414 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,787 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,762 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight wear to o/s/r tyre inner edge

Stone chip to front windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 24,951 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 VFZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ?

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What year was LP17 VFZ registered?

LP17 VFZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is LP17 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP17 VFZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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