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LT02 XLY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,200 mi
Last recorded105,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 XLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,173 miles

advise fronrt discs rusty

advise n/s inner c/v boot perishing

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,670 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 99,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning light (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,948 miles

rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front steering rack has slight mist of oil

Front windscreen has slight cracks in excess of a 10mm circle

Nearside Rear brake pad sensor broken and loose

Offside Front drivers side door cover insecure

Offside Front side mirror cover insecure

Offside Rear brake pad sensor broken

Rear vehicle bumper insecure

underside covers obstructing visual inspection of some components

Front steering rack has excessive ply

Front underside fuel tank main pipe cover corroded and hanging

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,095 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND LOWER ON THERE TREAD EDGES.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 89,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND LOWER ON THERE TREAD EDGES.

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

Offside 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 Feb 2014 79,780 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,925 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013
Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,376 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,568 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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LT02 XLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT02 XLY, 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 LT02 XLY registered?

LT02 XLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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