CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR17 TXL

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,404 mi
Last recorded163,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 TXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 163,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 155,929 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 155,900 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 144,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 144,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 126,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,620 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 111,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 111,290 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,527 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,867 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 82,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 75,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,597 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,737 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear limit

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,979 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 38,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,297 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR17 TXL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR17 TXL, 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 LR17 TXL?

You can check the full history of LR17 TXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR17 TXL registered?

LR17 TXL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is LR17 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR17 TXL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR17 TXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR17 TXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.