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BH51 MPH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,525 mi
Last recorded142,525 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH51 MPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 142,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,619 miles

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone mount ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,901 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked but no white light showing (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 119,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced eff very low (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked but no white light showing (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 112,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding after handbrake releaced (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing lens missing. (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 102,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 94,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 86,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2013 86,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,199 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody wiring chafed through

Pass 4 May 2011 68,057 miles

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

slight pitting to rear brake discs

wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 May 2010 61,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 52,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 44,676 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 11 May 2006 32,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

temporary repair to offside front wing repeater

Pass 10 May 2005 25,359 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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BH51 MPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BH51 MPH, 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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BH51 MPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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