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S834 BHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 161,288 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 161,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 155,261 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 148,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 140,597 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 140,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 132,863 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front brake disc wearing uneven

Fail 24 Nov 2010 132,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front brake disc wearing uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2009 124,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 119,440 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,353 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r brake efficency low

Pass 13 Mar 2006 102,069 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 102,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S834 BHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S834 BHJ, 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.

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S834 BHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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