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WX02 LHZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,445 mi
Last recorded110,445 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 LHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,445 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,082 miles

Offside & near side rear brake back plates corroded, not excessive on test.

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

Offside sill holed, not within any prescribed areas & not affecting braking or steering on test.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside & near side rear brake back plates corroded, not excessive on test.

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

Offside sill holed, not within any prescribed areas & not affecting braking or steering on test.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,826 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 95,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,151 miles

Handbrake travel

Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Handbrake travel

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,273 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,236 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,404 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 LHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

WX02 LHZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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