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HK02 LXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,815 mi
Last recorded177,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 LXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 177,815 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction large sticker and phone holder in middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective below tread depth limit ()

auxillary drive belt insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 160,129 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users of engine fuel system by number 4 injector fuel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensater to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 156,698 miles

Both front and rear nearside tyres are worn close to wear markers

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Some minor corrosion to vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2017 156,525 miles

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

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

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

Both front and rear nearside tyres are worn close to wear markers

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Some minor corrosion to vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2016 155,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 155,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on joint (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,325 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 152,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 143,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,917 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 128,917 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,357 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting in sidewall

Pass 12 May 2010 98,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 93,987 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 89,008 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 83,389 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 65,783 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL.

BRAKE DISCS WORN , FRONT AND REAR.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON OUTSIDE WALL.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 May 2006 65,783 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL.

BRAKE DISCS WORN , FRONT AND REAR.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON OUTSIDE WALL.

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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HK02 LXF 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK02 LXF, 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 HK02 LXF registered?

HK02 LXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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