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AO51 OUB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various areas of underside corrosion, brake pipes coated

Pass 14 Jul 2015

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,858 miles

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

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

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

various underside corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2014 105,858 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

various underside corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s inner c.v gaiter slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s inner c.v gaiter deteriated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,899 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,899 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,715 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 104,899 miles

(5) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,899 miles

(5) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,551 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 90,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,649 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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AO51 OUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AO51 OUB, 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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AO51 OUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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