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LT02 XNS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario134,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 XNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 70,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 66,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 62,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 58,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 56,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 55,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 51,381 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,361 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,905 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,879 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 6,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhuast box rear mounting adrift

Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,908 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,259 miles

oil leak or spillage o/side off engine

Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

oil leak or spillage o/side off engine

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,757 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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LT02 XNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 134,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT02 XNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LT02 XNS registered?

LT02 XNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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