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LV02 HKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 155,200 miles

corrosion and damage on both outer sills

nearside rear tyre near wear limit

nearside side loading door wont open from outside

rear cross member corroded

rear loading door wont open

reduced damping effect on both front shock absorbers

stonechip in offside headlight

stonechips in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Fail 5 Jun 2013 155,197 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and damage on both outer sills

hand brake travel near limit

imbalance on front brakes

judder on front brakes

nearside rear brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre near wear limit

nearside side loading door wont open from outside

rear cross member corroded

rear loading door wont open

reduced damping effect on both front shock absorbers

scratches on windscreen

stonechip in offside headlight

stonechips in windscreen outside zone 'A'

wear and corrosion on rear discs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 148,898 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 148,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 132,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 114,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,965 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 102,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 122,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 111,957 miles

windscreen damaged

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 HKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LV02 HKX, 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 LV02 HKX registered?

LV02 HKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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