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LV02 XGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

125,641 mi
Last recorded125,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 XGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 125,631 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,520 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 123,407 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel artch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 120,194 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 120,168 miles

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,865 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 113,856 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,779 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 107,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 98,958 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 98,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,402 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 85,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,260 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,182 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,761 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 62,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,781 miles

3 nails in o/s/r tyre

4 nails in n/s/r tyre

brake fluid level getting low

damage to o/s/f wing

o/s inner drive shaft cv boot split

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2006 51,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

3 nails in n/s/r tyre

4 nails in n/s/r tyre

brake fluid level getting low

damage to o/s/f wing

o/s inner driveshaft cv boot split

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

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 XGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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