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WU17 EKB

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,459 mi
Last recorded159,459 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 EKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 159,459 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 159,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 139,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 138,028 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,116 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 131,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 126,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,203 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing out on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 106,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing out on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,112 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,013 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,772 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,904 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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WU17 EKB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU17 EKB, 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 WU17 EKB registered?

WU17 EKB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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