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LV02 XGB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,787 mi
Last recorded163,787 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 XGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 163,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT FRAYED

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 157,667 miles

surface corrosion to all steering,suspension,chassis and brake components

traction and brake warning lights on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 157,667 miles

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

surface corrosion to all steering,suspension,chassis and brake components

traction and brake warning lights on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 152,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front driveshaft inner boots are insecurely mounted to their housings

many parts of body of the vehicle are rusted

n/s/f door inner handle is incomplete

o/s/f brake pipe is wet although no fluid leak was found

slight crack in o/s/r light lens

Fail 5 Jan 2011 152,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front driveshaft inner boots are insecurely mounted to their housings

many parts of body of the vehicle are rusted

n/s/f door inner handle is incomplete

o/s/f brake pipe is wet although no fluid leak was found

slight crack in o/s/r light lens

Pass 15 Feb 2010 134,191 miles

both front inner cv boots split

both rear lamp units cracked

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f headlamp condensated and chipped, beam pattern deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and close to legal limit

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating, front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2010 134,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

both rear lamp units cracked

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f headlamp condensated and chipped, beam pattern deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and close to legal limit

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating, front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s mirror slightly cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2007 94,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,218 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 XGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

LV02 XGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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