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BG02 VXP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,679 miles

nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc worn/ scored

offside handbrake effort noticeably lower than nearside

oil leak from engine

slight play NSF ball joint

Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front, OS worst (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc worn/ scored

offside handbrake effort noticeably lower than nearside

oil leak from engine

slight play NSF ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2014

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,287 miles

Both Fornt Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,286 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both Fornt Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,693 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre bald inside edge

rear brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,507 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside & offside outer sills

front brake discs worn

offside wiper blade deteriorated slightly

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 60,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside & offside outer sills

front brake discs worn

offside wiper blade deteriorated slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,578 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,297 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 19,792 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 19,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 VXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG02 VXP, 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 BG02 VXP registered?

BG02 VXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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