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LX02 VMP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 VMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,296 miles

both front wipers not in good condition

both outer sill rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2015 104,291 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wipers not in good condition

both outer sill rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,722 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,138 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,129 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 97,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,271 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,288 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 81,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,154 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 71,154 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 60,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,703 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LX02 VMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

LX02 VMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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