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LR17 TXN

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

309,217 mi
Last recorded309,217 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 TXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 309,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 296,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 277,382 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 257,139 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 257,139 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 243,405 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 243,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 235,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 228,340 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 228,340 miles

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

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 210,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 186,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 155,934 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 155,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 137,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 127,096 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 89,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,428 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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LR17 TXN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXN, 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 LR17 TXN registered?

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

Is LR17 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR17 TXN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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