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V439 LJH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,479 mi
Last recorded118,479 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 118,479 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 118,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 114,604 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi brake hoses slight perishing and cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 106,667 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT INNER GAITER SPLIT

Nearside rear brake effort slightly low

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY MISSHAPEN

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 92,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,401 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,460 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,248 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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V439 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V439 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 V439 LJH registered?

V439 LJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V439 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V439 LJH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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