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BF02 UVN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBF02 UVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015

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

both front and rear registration plates deteriorating

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

nearside front non-obligatory mirror cracked

offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front and rear registration plates deteriorating

both rear brakes factuating, but not excessive

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

nearside front non-obligatory mirror cracked

offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 138,626 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 131,939 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside zone A not exceeding 40mm

front brake hoses are perishing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside headlight lens damaged

oily residue lower engine and gearbox

Fail 27 Jun 2013 131,938 miles

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

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.C.1b)

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

chip in windscreen outside zone A not exceeding 40mm

front brake hoses are perishing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside headlight lens damaged

oily residue lower engine and gearbox

Pass 25 Jun 2012 122,843 miles

chip boardering zone a not too excess

chip outside zone a not exceeding 40mm

drivers lower door corroded

near side wing mirror cracked

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front headlight lens chipped

oily residue rear engine and sump

Fail 25 Jun 2012 122,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip boardering zone a not too excess

chip outside zone a not exceeding 40mm

drivers lower door corroded

near side wing mirror cracked

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front headlight lens chipped

oily residue rear engine and sump

Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished and spare tyre bold outer edge

front brake discs worn

stone chip offside head lamp

Fail 22 Jun 2011 113,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished and spare tyre bold outer edge

front brake discs worn

stone chip offside head lamp

Pass 13 May 2010 102,040 miles

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

engine oil leak

front exhaust mount broken

n/s number plate lamp loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s inner cv boot insecure

o/s/r light lense damaged

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 May 2010 102,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine oil leak

front exhaust mount broken

n/s number plate lamp loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s inner cv boot insecure

o/s/r light lense damaged

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2009 94,635 miles

stonechip in offside headlamp

Fail 7 May 2009 94,627 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

stonechip in offside headlamp

Fail 17 Jul 2007 92,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 83,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 141,592 miles

handbrake needs adjusting.

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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BF02 UVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BF02 UVN, 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 BF02 UVN registered?

BF02 UVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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