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AO02 GYN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,766 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 131,087 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 131,087 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 131,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s - o/s rear disc slightly scored

Fail 10 Nov 2010 131,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 126,834 miles

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes rusty

underside rusty and weak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 123,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 109,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 109,540 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 102,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 102,184 miles

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

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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AO02 GYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO02 GYN, 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 AO02 GYN registered?

AO02 GYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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