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LY02 FLJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,007 mi
Last recorded121,007 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 121,007 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large 4 inch crack, behind rear view mirror. (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,061 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 86,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint & silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

bodywork in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,701 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion to various parts of body

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,701 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

nearside mirror glass missing

slight corrosion to various parts of body

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,622 miles

centre exhaust clamp badly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,617 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp badly deteriorated

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not through to cords

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,315 miles

Slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,878 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,956 miles

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

drive shafts;; nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,956 miles

drive shafts;; nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2010 78,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,830 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,587 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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LY02 FLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY02 FLJ, 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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LY02 FLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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