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LW02 ROU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,376 mi
Last recorded147,376 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 ROU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 142,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes front and rear left and right multiple areas (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens s cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints have wear ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 142,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes front and rear left and right multiple areas (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens s cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints have wear ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 142,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fowling drive shaft (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Hose incorrectly fitted being stretched when on lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front and rear multiple places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 142,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when main beam operated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing due to passenger seat missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dip beam light output slightly dim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings close to top turrets (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both headlights damaged/cracked

front bumper loose but not lightly to become detached

previous welding repairs to inner sills and chassis

Fail 27 Aug 2021 142,581 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play and insecure at mounting (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -chassis under bonnet next to suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both underside and outer sills have repairs covered in under seal

Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,215 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,574 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecured

Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,334 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,647 miles

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

windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,680 miles

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

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

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

windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,960 miles

nearside handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,931 miles

brake compensation valve stiff

chip in screen

play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,881 miles

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

nearside track rod slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,044 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,935 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 17,310 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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LW02 ROU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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