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RE02 LWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,872 mi
Last recorded238,872 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 LWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 238,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 222,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 199,692 miles

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Offside wiper blade

Rear number plate blemished

Fail 28 Apr 2010 199,679 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Offside wiper blade

Rear number plate blemished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 184,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 165,227 miles

N/S/R brake pad sensor wire adrift

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 165,227 miles

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

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

N/S/R brake pad sensor wire adrift

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 144,929 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 144,929 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 117,003 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 117,003 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside mirrors cracked

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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RE02 LWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RE02 LWG, 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 RE02 LWG registered?

RE02 LWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RE02 LWG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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