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LD52 MBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 160,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,153 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed out of prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,970 miles

excessive corrosion resulting in hole on the top step of the offside front door seal (outside of prescribed area)

exterior body surface corrosion

underbody rear brake lines corroding

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,046 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 148,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 142,667 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 142,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door siil step (5.2.6)

outer casing on both reaer handbrake cables corroded and split

Fail 19 Oct 2015 137,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door siil step (5.2.6)

outer casing on both reaer handbrake cables corroded and split

Pass 7 Oct 2014 132,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 132,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 124,464 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn uneven and to '0' mm on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven.

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

Offside front tyre worn uneven and to '0' mm on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn uneven.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 124,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn uneven and to '0' mm on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven.

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

Offside front tyre worn uneven and to '0' mm on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn uneven.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,491 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 116,490 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,771 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,627 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 15 Oct 2008 79,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,035 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,124 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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LD52 MBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LD52 MBV, 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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LD52 MBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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