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V438 LJH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,470 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 101,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 93,973 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,973 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,441 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,023 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,593 miles

both rear tyres wearing on innner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2005 51,686 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 51,681 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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V438 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V438 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 V438 LJH registered?

V438 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V438 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 LJH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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