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WU17 EXJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,674 mi
Last recorded143,674 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 EXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 143,674 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 26 Jan 2026 135,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 128,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,091 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 27 Jan 2024 105,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 105,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 98,119 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,119 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,794 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 80,794 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,072 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 42,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 34,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,128 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 EXJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

WU17 EXJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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The MOT history for WU17 EXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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