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LW51 LNV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 LNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,834 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,826 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,826 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,869 miles

rear discs starting to corrode on inner faces.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 23,249 miles

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

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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LW51 LNV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LW51 LNV, 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

How do I check the history of LW51 LNV?

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What year was LW51 LNV registered?

LW51 LNV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is LW51 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 LNV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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