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LX02 VMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,057 mi
Last recorded184,057 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 184,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s.front (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n.s.front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 162,411 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 162,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 150,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise inner sills showing signs of corrosion

advise slight blow on front and centre exhaust

Fail 18 Jul 2013 150,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise inner sills showing signs of corrosion

advise slight blow on front and centre exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2012 132,299 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 132,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 115,647 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance of 19%

nearside and offside inner drive shaft gaiters split

parking brake efficiecny only 19%

slight play in steering rack offside and nearside

Pass 28 May 2008 111,416 miles

nearside headlamp lens holed

offside and nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside headlamp lens holed

Fail 28 May 2008 111,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside headlamp lens holed

offside and nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside headlamp lens holed

Pass 21 May 2007 103,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake imbalance of 11%

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 5 May 2006 92,657 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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LX02 VMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX02 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

LX02 VMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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