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LX52 LHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

261,849 mi
Last recorded261,849 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 261,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 251,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 239,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 228,937 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR CLEARANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 8 Sep 2015 228,937 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR CLEARANCE

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Sep 2014 211,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 181,579 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 181,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 157,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 135,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 125,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,535 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 112,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 95,908 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,812 miles

old pads fitted to new discs

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 LHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHT, 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 LX52 LHT registered?

LX52 LHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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