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AO02 PVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,336 mi
Last recorded110,336 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 110,336 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

presenter adviced corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 110,336 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

presenter adviced corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 104,345 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 104,218 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 95,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 86,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 77,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 71,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,312 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 63,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2006 55,032 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly 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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AO02 PVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO02 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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