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LX52 LGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,268 mi
Last recorded188,268 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 188,268 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 167,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 146,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 89,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,666 miles

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

tinted windows

Pass 2 Nov 2005 50,900 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 49,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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LX52 LGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LX52 LGA, 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

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What year was LX52 LGA registered?

LX52 LGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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