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WU17 ELX

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,045 mi
Last recorded151,045 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 ELX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 151,045 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 144,249 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 134,888 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 134,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 133,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,927 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 124,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 115,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,253 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 86,492 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 86,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020

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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 ELX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU17 ELX, 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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How do I check the history of WU17 ELX?

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What year was WU17 ELX registered?

WU17 ELX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is WU17 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU17 ELX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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