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VU17 GUF

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,285 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,166 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 94,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet warning on dash but still closing correctly

handbrake pivot seized

Pass 20 Jun 2024 85,428 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,422 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 73,667 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 73,666 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 56,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,316 miles

undertrays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 14,412 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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VU17 GUF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU17 GUF, 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 VU17 GUF?

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What year was VU17 GUF registered?

VU17 GUF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is VU17 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 GUF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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