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S375 FHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,999 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 102,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,783 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside parking brake readings on the low side (o/s130) (n/s150)

offside and nearside rear service brakes reading on the low side (o/s180) (n/s180)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,099 miles

fitted new offside and nearside front wiper blades

some deterioration main exhaust silencer box

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 85,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 80,960 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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S375 FHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S375 FHJ, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S375 FHJ?

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What year was S375 FHJ registered?

S375 FHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S375 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S375 FHJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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