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VF02 LNT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,898 mi
Last recorded203,898 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 203,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 183,656 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on iner edges

nearside front anti roll bar bush has slight play

nearside front anti roll bar link arm has slight play

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2013 183,652 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on iner edges

nearside front anti roll bar bush has slight play

nearside front anti roll bar link arm has slight play

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2012 169,950 miles

Battery light on at idle

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly lipped (worn)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 169,950 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Battery light on at idle

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly lipped (worn)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 169,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 157,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 143,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 130,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2009 130,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2008 98,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

head lights dipping little too high needs beem ajusting ie stickers over head light.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,592 miles

head lights dipping little too high needs beem ajusting ie stickers over head light.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,745 miles

Oil leak

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

spare tyre missing

Fail 16 Apr 2007 88,745 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

spare 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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VF02 LNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VF02 LNT, 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 VF02 LNT registered?

VF02 LNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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