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PO17 ZXU

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

256,219 mi
Last recorded256,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO17 ZXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 256,219 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash but pads all okay

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Boost hose weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 242,005 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 242,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 211,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 172,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,831 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,831 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 8,013 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 7,950 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.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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PO17 ZXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PO17 ZXU, 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 PO17 ZXU registered?

PO17 ZXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is PO17 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO17 ZXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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