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KV52 LJF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,514 mi
Last recorded158,514 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 158,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 155,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 150,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,057 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 146,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,949 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 131,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 125,272 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 125,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

rear nearside tyre outer wall perished

stonechip in nearside front headlight

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 118,078 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,940 miles

Inner offside CV gaitor split

Fail 30 Oct 2009 87,977 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,977 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,978 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,727 miles

Minor crack in offside front door mirror.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 62,727 miles

Minor crack in offside front door mirror.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,629 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front discs worn

advise †middle boxhas slight crack. †

Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise middle box has slight crack †advise front discs worn †

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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KV52 LJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KV52 LJF, 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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KV52 LJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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