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LW02 HNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

186,782 mi
Last recorded186,782 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 HNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 186,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 181,902 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

all brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 181,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 175,612 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Slight play offside inner steering arm

Fail 11 May 2015 175,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 161,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv ex heat sheild insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2014 161,669 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv ex heat sheild insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2013 149,445 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked

nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints worn

offside and nearside side repeaters starting to dis-colour

Pass 21 Feb 2013 149,445 miles

front numberplate cracked

nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints worn

offside and nearside side repeaters starting to dis-colour

Pass 16 Mar 2012 140,495 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

coolant leak from rear of engine

front brake imbalance -offside effort lower

front brake pads wearing low

front numberplate cracked

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge-no cords exposed, nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 140,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front flexible brake hoses perished

coolant leak from rear of engine

front brake imbalance -offside effort lower

front brake pads wearing low

front numberplate cracked

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge-no cords exposed, nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2011 132,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front flexible brake hoses perished

front numberplate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,160 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses perished

front numberplate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 116,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

sump cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 101,389 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 101,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,455 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 80,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake hoses severely worn and splitting

o/s wiper rubber split

o/s/f tyre tread getting low (2mm)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2005 46,858 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 46,532 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 45,589 miles

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

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 HNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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