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LX02 KVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 KVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 170,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 158,095 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 153,729 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 153,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 144,297 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 144,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,637 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 85,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2006 69,360 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 69,360 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,474 miles

drivers door interior trim panel not fitted but door still opening

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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LX02 KVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX02 KVS, 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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What year was LX02 KVS registered?

LX02 KVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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