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AF02 LXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,586 mi
Last recorded133,586 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,586 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 135,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2014 103,750 miles

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,928 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,831 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,280 miles

both front flexible hoses cracking

nearside inner cv gaiter split

neaside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexible hoses cracking

nearside inner cv gaiter split

neaside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF02 LXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 AF02 LXU, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 LXU registered?

AF02 LXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is AF02 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 LXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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