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LW02 HPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,109 mi
Last recorded109,109 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,496 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,918 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,045 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,502 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Gearbox rubber mount deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 71,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Gearbox rubber mount deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 66,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,988 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 49,988 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,767 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,761 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,187 miles

chip and obstruction in windscreen

n/s/f brake hose perishing

rear brake pads low

slight wear and lip to both front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,400 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 33,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

20% front brake imbalance

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre scuffed

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 HPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LW02 HPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW02 HPO registered?

LW02 HPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is LW02 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 HPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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