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WX02 LGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,230 mi
Last recorded229,230 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 LGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 229,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

heavily undersealed

repair been carried out on exhaust catalyst

Fail 8 Nov 2017 229,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

heavily undersealed

repair been carried out on exhaust catalyst

Pass 28 Jun 2016 229,065 miles

Exhaust Catalytic Converter Internals Rattling.

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 229,055 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Exhaust Catalytic Converter Internals Rattling.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 223,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 209,732 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 198,153 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Fail 16 Jan 2013 198,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 13 Mar 2012
Fail 12 Mar 2012

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010
Fail 23 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 139,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 132,068 miles

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Pass 5 Mar 2008 122,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 108,240 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 108,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,867 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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WX02 LGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX02 LGE, 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 WX02 LGE registered?

WX02 LGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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