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BG02 BBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 160,253 miles

n/s rear tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 160,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 26 May 2015 151,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 142,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 142,970 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 132,156 miles

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 132,154 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 122,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pad sensor wire broken

Pass 30 May 2013 111,380 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 111,051 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 100,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 89,119 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 255,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 246,917 miles

slight corossion around wheel arches and doors

Pass 24 Nov 2010 236,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 224,623 miles

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

front no plate archs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 214,912 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 205,580 miles
Fail 18 May 2009

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n\s\f inner cv gaitor split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 196,440 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 168,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 154,567 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 128,561 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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BG02 BBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG02 BBU, 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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BG02 BBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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