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KV52 LJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 131,698 miles

body work poor and rusty and dented

all front and rear tyres poor and walls cracking

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides rubbers slight wear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

handbrake efforts weak and just legal

heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

small rust holes in both sides outer sills [not considered structural due to integral chassis]

Pass 14 Dec 2017 128,619 miles

both inner sills rusty

both rear brakes binding very slightly

both sills very rusty

chassis very rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2017 128,619 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/facing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills rusty

both rear brakes binding very slightly

both sills very rusty

chassis very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 113,193 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 103,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 97,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,262 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,262 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 74,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 74,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 61,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 61,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 54,056 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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KV52 LJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KV52 LJL, 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 KV52 LJL registered?

KV52 LJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KV52 LJL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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