MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear service brake readings low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slam panel corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front slam panel corroded
slight free play in offside front inner steering rack joint
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V431 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V431 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.
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What year was V431 LJH registered?
V431 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 1999.
Is V431 LJH safe to buy?
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