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B5 OPW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,513 mi
Last recorded167,513 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 167,513 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg covered with fibre glass

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear chassis leg covered in fibre glass

Fail 31 Jan 2020 167,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis leg covered with fibre glass

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear chassis leg covered in fibre glass

Pass 18 Jul 2018 165,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 165,894 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 165,097 miles

unable to inspect rear brake pipes due to underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2017 165,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

unable to inspect rear brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2016 162,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 160,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,091 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 157,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 152,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 144,602 miles

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

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

sill lips corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 133,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 122,011 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 110,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 99,749 miles

front discs worn and corroded

front shockabsorbers corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 89,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,211 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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B5 OPW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B5 OPW, 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 B5 OPW registered?

B5 OPW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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