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FH51 LZL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,198 mi
Last recorded145,198 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 145,198 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner sills corroded slightly but not considered excessive or holed

rear subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 May 2023

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 133,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 128,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 126,339 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2014 126,339 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

injector seal leaking

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2013 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

injector seal leaking

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,989 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,356 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,356 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 104,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 58,205 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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FH51 LZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc 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 FH51 LZL, 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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What year was FH51 LZL registered?

FH51 LZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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