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BN02 YLY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

108,050 mi
Last recorded108,050 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 YLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,050 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 108,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 103,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 103,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 100,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded an holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded an holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 95,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 91,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2021 88,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 88,895 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 87,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,995 miles

GLOW PLUG LAMP ON

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective STARTING TO SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective STARTING TO SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,995 miles

GLOW PLUG LAMP ON

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective STARTING TO SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective STARTING TO SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,620 miles

exh/ bolt missing

Pass 22 May 2017 82,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 82,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 76,422 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,583 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,583 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 71,346 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,344 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 68,236 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 65,017 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 65,017 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 62,886 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 62,886 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,271 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 42,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,603 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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BN02 YLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 BN02 YLY, 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 BN02 YLY registered?

BN02 YLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 YLY shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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