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AD02 XZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,127 mi
Last recorded174,127 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 174,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front 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 Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure one bolt missing (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 163,844 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bolt missing but not insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2015 151,814 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2015 151,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 147,680 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 147,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 148,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 132,818 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 132,811 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 117,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged and insecure...will need attension

Fail 13 Jan 2011

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper damaged and insecure...will need attension

Fail 12 Jan 2010 100,720 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to limit and outer sidewalls are perishing.

Both side repeater lamps are showing very pale in colour.

Nails in front and rear nearside tyres.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside front brake disc is in poor condition at inner face.

Offside driveshaft inner CV gaiter is badly split and nearside is very perished.

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,720 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to limit and outer sidewalls are perishing.

Both side repeater lamps are showing very pale in colour.

Nails in front and rear nearside tyres.

Nearside front brake disc is in poor condition at inner face.

Offside driveshaft inner CV gaiter is badly split and nearside is very perished.

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,761 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slight damage

nearside front exhuast rubber split

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 72,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,615 miles

discs corroded

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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AD02 XZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD02 XZF, 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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AD02 XZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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