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BJ02 MFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBJ02 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 186,143 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear both outer sills corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2021 186,143 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear both outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2019 171,003 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 157,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 143,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,683 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 79,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,442 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,485 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,290 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,477 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,774 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,774 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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BJ02 MFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ02 MFY, 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 BJ02 MFY registered?

BJ02 MFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 MFY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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