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S550 LJH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

246,693 mi
Last recorded246,693 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 246,693 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Jan 2015 245,576 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 243,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 240,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 235,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 233,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 227,273 miles

Offside driveshaft inner constanat velocity boot split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 66,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,364 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F wiper slightly smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 42,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,814 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 36,814 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S550 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S550 LJH, 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

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What year was S550 LJH registered?

S550 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S550 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 LJH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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