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LG02 TVT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,884 mi
Last recorded208,884 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 TVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2015 208,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2014 198,313 miles

Inner cv Boots in poor condition

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Underside, wheel arches, and outer sills soft in places and have surface rust

Vehicle has body damage and Nearside indicator lense missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 190,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 184,889 miles

Cut In N/S/R Tyre Sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Surface Rust Underneath

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 11 Sep 2012 184,726 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Cut In N/S/R Tyre Sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Surface Rust Underneath

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Sep 2011 180,136 miles

Both reat tyre inner walls cut/split but not exposing cords.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 172,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 171,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 164,354 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 164,169 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 153,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

o/s inner cvj gaiter split

Pass 3 Jun 2008 153,999 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

o/s inner cvj gaiter split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 144,625 miles

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

o/s inner c.v. boot split

Fail 21 Mar 2007 144,601 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 119,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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LG02 TVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG02 TVT, 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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LG02 TVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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