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LO02 EXP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,061 mi
Last recorded109,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 EXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Nearside Rear foot and handbrake effort slightly low

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing detached

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

surface rust to body and underside

surface rust to outer and inner sills

surface rust to rear spring mounts

surface rust to rear valence

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear slightly low effort from foot and handbrake

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

little handbrake reserve

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

raer shock absorber casings deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,865 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

slightly low effort from o/s handbrake

Pass 12 May 2015 64,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 60,925 miles

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

front inner driveshaft boots worn

Fail 23 May 2014 60,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front inner driveshaft boots worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,771 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 45,771 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,655 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 41,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,795 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 36,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,965 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 24,003 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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LO02 EXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO02 EXP, 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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LO02 EXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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