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LX52 UHZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,504 mi
Last recorded229,504 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 UHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 229,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 229,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 182,070 miles

Glow plug warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2010 182,067 miles

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

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

Glow plug warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 129,560 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 129,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2009 109,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 109,005 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,698 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,443 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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LX52 UHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX52 UHZ, 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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LX52 UHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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