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AO02 PRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,880 mi
Last recorded129,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 129,880 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 129,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,322 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,322 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,421 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 128,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,297 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 125,297 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 123,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 122,888 miles

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

Front and rear discs corroding

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 122,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 119,687 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)

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

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

crack in near side front windscreen.

Pass 29 May 2007 107,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 85,337 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 85,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 PRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO02 PRX, 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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AO02 PRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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