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RE02 LWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Gold Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

155,466 mi
Last recorded155,466 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 155,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 142,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside body corroded behind headlights (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear devoid of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2015 128,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underbody dry / rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2015 127,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking To rear of engine (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underbody dry / rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fault light illuminated indicationg a fault

handbrake warning light doesnt illuminate all the time

n/s/f tyre has slight scrubbing to inner edge and is also perished

Fail 9 Jun 2014 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fault light illuminated indicationg a fault

handbrake warning light doesnt illuminate all the time

n/s/f tyre has slight scrubbing to inner edge and is also perished

Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,101 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011

both front inner c/v gaiters broken

Fail 5 Dec 2011

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

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

both front inner c/v gaiters broken

Fail 1 Dec 2010

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010
Pass 26 Oct 2009

exhaust loose on centre joint

Fail 20 Oct 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust loose on centre joint

Pass 4 Sep 2008 128,948 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

Fail 4 Sep 2008 128,948 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres close to limits

long travel hand brake

slight imblance frount brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2007 114,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,348 miles

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

both lower arms rear bushes starting to perish and wear

o/s/f tyre wearing low

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Jul 2006 88,348 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish and wear

offside front tyre wearing low

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

spare wheel missing

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 LWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Gold with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

RE02 LWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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