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LW02 FKK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 117,650 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 110,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 110,696 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,427 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,256 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,255 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 99,459 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 99,459 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,702 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 94,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside front & offsidefront inner drive shaft gater split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,285 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,473 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 58,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 47,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 38,227 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 38,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LW02 FKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LW02 FKK, 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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LW02 FKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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