2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · LM17 WDW
2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 92,841 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM17 WDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 92,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM17 WDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan (LM17 WDW) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt i”.
LM17 WDW Mileage History
- 02/02/202240,322 mi
- 30/01/202344,035 mi+3,713 mi
- 28/06/202486,386 mi+42,351 mi
- 03/09/202592,841 mi+6,455 mi
- 03/09/202592,841 mi
Average of roughly 14,654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our Verdict
A reasonable option for a compact diesel
Verify that the offside front outer drive shaft joint CV boot, which caused the failure in September 2025, has been professionally replaced. You should also request the service history for the 1461cc diesel engine to confirm that oil and filter changes have been carried out at the recommended intervals.
Negotiate the purchase price based on the condition of the tyres and the brake hoses. Since multiple tyres were flagged as worn or damaged in the most recent test, check if these have been replaced since the September 2025 pass.
As a 1.5L diesel, this Citan is designed for fuel efficiency in both urban and motorway environments. Road tax and insurance will be standard for a small commercial vehicle of this age and engine capacity.
Annual running costs will be driven primarily by fuel consumption and the maintenance of consumables like tyres and brakes. Typical maintenance for this engine size involves regular oil changes and periodic filter replacements.
Pay close attention to the rear brake hoses; the September 2025 MOT specifically noted slight corrosion to the ferrules on both the nearside and offside rear. This is a point of future failure that should be monitored.
Inspect the tyres, specifically the nearside front, nearside rear, and offside rear, which were all flagged as worn close to the legal limit or damaged. Finally, visually check the offside front drive shaft area to ensure the CV boot is now secure and no grease is leaking.
This white 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan has recorded 92,841 miles across five MOT tests. While the records from 2022 to 2024 were clean, the September 2025 test highlighted several wear-and-tear issues. It represents a typical example of a small diesel commercial vehicle with consistent usage.
No aggregate data is available for the Citan, but this specific vehicle showed a period of three consecutive clean MOT passes between 2022 and 2024.
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