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LV02 EYM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,001 mi
Last recorded199,001 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 EYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 199,001 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 198,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 192,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 192,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 188,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 185,126 miles

HOLE IN O/S HEADLAMP NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

Fail 4 Aug 2011 185,124 miles

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

HOLE IN O/S HEADLAMP NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 154,319 miles

Offside front tyre worn low /close to limits .

Fail 5 Aug 2010 153,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn low /close to limits .

Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 115,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 87,879 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 70,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,103 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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LV02 EYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV02 EYM, 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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LV02 EYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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