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AE02 SVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,557 mi
Last recorded154,557 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 154,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,189 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 129,734 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 129,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,478 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,011 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 113,165 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres have small cuts

middle exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,845 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Noise from front suspension

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen scrached

Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,607 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,948 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 105,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 103,851 miles

offside and nearside inner cv boots split

Fail 29 Mar 2011 103,849 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside inner cv boots split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,475 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

glow plugs warning lamp staying on

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,015 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine glow plug lamp staying on

front wipers could be better

Fail 1 Apr 2009 99,015 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine glow plug lamp staying on

front wipers could be better

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,119 miles

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

heater glow plugs warning lamp on

on retest indicaters working okay advise owner to keep eye on hazzard switch

Fail 3 Apr 2008 69,119 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

heater glow plugs warning lamp on

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,481 miles

both front inner c.v gaiters split

front wipers poor

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre nearing limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 87,678 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv gaitors split.

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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AE02 SVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AE02 SVU, 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 AE02 SVU registered?

AE02 SVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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