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LN52 SVO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,576 mi
Last recorded120,576 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 SVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,153 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,956 miles

Rear bumper n/s insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,822 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven N/S low, (3.7.B.2)

Rear bumper n/s insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,754 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 108,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,991 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is perished.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,485 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs of wear on side walls (195/70/15 C)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,473 miles

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

All 4 tyres showing signs of wear on side walls (195/70/15 C)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,778 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,908 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 68,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,097 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT

Fail 21 Oct 2008 59,097 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,326 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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LN52 SVO 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 LN52 SVO, 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 LN52 SVO registered?

LN52 SVO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is LN52 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 SVO 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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