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S87 LPO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,641 mi
Last recorded190,641 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 190,641 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sliding door needs attention

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 May 2022 174,214 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 174,202 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In various places. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 174,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil and power steering leak STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Fail 22 Oct 2019 174,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH sides both out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake hose to brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil and power steering leak STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 25 Oct 2018 170,798 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight underside corroison

Fail 24 Oct 2018 170,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight underside corroison

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 168,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in areas. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre age perishing.

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 168,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door handle missing. (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill - Jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill - Jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer Sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill - Jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in areas. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre age perishing.

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 163,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear parallel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 149,694 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 149,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 143,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,849 miles

chassis corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,281 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 116,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 107,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 107,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear selection stiff

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,182 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

n/s/f tyre near wear limit

Fail 9 Jul 2007 103,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

front flexis poor condition

front pads low

long parking lever travle

n/s front inner cv boot split

n/s front tyre on limit

o/s rear light lenze broken

rear discs in poor condition

rear discs poor condition

rear steel brake pipes poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2006 966,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 94,272 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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S87 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S87 LPO, 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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S87 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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