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WU17 EWT

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

213,199 mi
Last recorded213,199 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 EWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 213,199 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 213,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 204,335 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 204,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 191,116 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 190,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 168,028 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Offside wing & door damaged

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 167,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working not working lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror damaged

Offside wing & door damaged

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 142,413 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,975 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 112,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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WU17 EWT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EWT, 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

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What year was WU17 EWT registered?

WU17 EWT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is WU17 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU17 EWT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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