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LJ51 BBL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,007 mi
Last recorded142,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 142,001 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 138,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,007 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 130,628 miles

Brakes ; Pipe corroded , o/s/r inner

Engine ; Oil leaks , dripping

Lighting ; n/s headlamp slight movement at lower mount

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar 'D' bush partially displaced

Tyres ; o/s/r secondary tread balding on inner edge

Wheel trims , covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 5 Dec 2016 130,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking at corrosion (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Pipe corroded , o/s/r inner

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance , n/s lower performance

Engine ; Oil leaks , dripping

Lighting ; n/s headlamp slight movement at lower mount

Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar 'D' bush partially displaced

Tyres ; o/s/r secondary tread balding on inner edge

Wheel trims , covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 5 Jan 2016 126,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish, worn on inner edge and tread low : 2mm

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing on inner edge

Oil leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 126,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish, worn on inner edge and tread low : 2mm

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing on inner edge

Oil leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 121,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 113,213 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,786 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,485 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,478 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,343 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,022 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,485 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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LJ51 BBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LJ51 BBL, 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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LJ51 BBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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