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LS02UVM
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ V
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2151cc
General Information
- Registration LS02UVM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model V
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2151cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 152,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside inner sill slightly corroded
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Both vehicle outer sills corroded
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,725 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at injectors (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,390 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at injectors (6.1.2 (a))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre worn uneven
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 146,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn uneven
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at injectors (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,279 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at injectors (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,857 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,056 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,713 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,988 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,009 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018 6 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,090 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017 6 Jun 202626 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,360 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,640 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,149 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 6 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,149 MI
6 Jun 202623 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,989 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,993 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 6 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,799 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,473 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,755 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 6 Jun 202629 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,120 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,447 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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