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LR52 YCT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

192,280 mi
Last recorded192,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 YCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 192,280 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 191,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near leaf spring anchor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near seat belt ankor (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 179,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 165,090 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 151,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 138,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 125,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,639 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,271 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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LR52 YCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LR52 YCT, 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 LR52 YCT registered?

LR52 YCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is LR52 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 YCT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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