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AO02 PUF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

245,819 mi
Last recorded245,819 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 245,819 miles

both left and right hand front inner drive shaft gaiters badly split advise attension

corrosion starting on back chassis cross member

crack left hand bottom edge of windscreen just out side wiper arch

glow plug light illuminated with engine running

stone chip zone A below 10mm

stone chip zone B below 40mm

triangle light illuminated bottom right hand corner of dash panel

Fail 7 Dec 2011 245,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both left and right hand front inner drive shaft gaiters badly split advise attension

corrosion starting on back chassis cross member

crack left hand bottom edge of windscreen just out side wiper arch

glow plug light illuminated with engine running

hand brake lever travel high

stone chip zone A below 10mm

stone chip zone B below 40mm

triangle light illuminated bottom right hand corner of dash panel

Fail 2 Dec 2010 231,445 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front wiper blades split at both ends

hand bnrake lever travel high advise adjustment

left hand front brake disc has corrosion on outer edges

left hand front brake flexible hose has surface cracks

left hand front inner drive shaft gaiter badly split advise attension

right hand front drive shaft inner gaiter badly split adviose attension

stone chip zone B below 40mm

Pass 2 Dec 2010 231,445 miles

both front wiper blades split at both ends

hand bnrake lever travel high advise adjustment

left hand front brake disc has corrosion on outer edges

left hand front brake flexible hose has surface cracks

left hand front inner drive shaft gaiter badly split advise attension

right hand front drive shaft inner gaiter badly split adviose attension

stone chip zone B below 40mm

Fail 17 Nov 2009 220,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 220,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 215,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 12 Aug 2008 215,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 210,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 197,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 170,912 miles

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 PUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

AO02 PUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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