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BN02 LVT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,552 mi
Last recorded155,552 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 LVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 155,552 miles

All of lower body has patches of corrosion....looks in a poor state

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All pipes cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Park brake has no reserve travel

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack weeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 155,552 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All of lower body has patches of corrosion....looks in a poor state

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All pipes cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Park brake has no reserve travel

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack weeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,726 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Lower Lower body and wheel arches have corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 153,726 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Lower Lower body and wheel arches have corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 151,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 145,327 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 145,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,691 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 133,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 133,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 118,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 109,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 105,267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 86,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,793 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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BN02 LVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN02 LVT, 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.

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BN02 LVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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