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PO17 ZXX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,217 mi
Last recorded73,217 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO17 ZXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 73,217 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front internal door handle broken but door can be opened

Offside Rear 3rd row seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,366 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 64,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,944 miles

driver's door damage still functional

front bottom crossmember damage

Fail 8 Feb 2024 55,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

driver's door damage still functional

front bottom crossmember damage

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,572 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 50,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front door and wing damaged, no sharp edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 46,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front door and wing damaged, no sharp edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,971 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 40,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 36,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 ZXX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

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

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