MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
screen cracked but not in drivers view
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
exhaust has slight blow
fuel tank damp but no evidence of leaks
o/s inner cv boot deteriorated
o/s track rod end has slight play
o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link gaiter deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
exhaust has slight blow
fuel tank damp but no evidence of leaks
o/s inner cv boot deteriorated
o/s track rod end has slight play
o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link gaiter deteriorated
same as before
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
hand brake could be better
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f suspension arm slightly damaged
tyres different sizes front and rear
front wheels different size to rear wheels
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY02 GCU 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 72.7%.
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 AY02 GCU, 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 AY02 GCU registered?
AY02 GCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2002.
Is AY02 GCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY02 GCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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