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BP02 GBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,629 mi
Last recorded154,629 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 GBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 154,629 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,905 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 142,905 miles

Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 133,542 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2011 133,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 128,161 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

both front inner cv gaiters split

Fail 31 Aug 2010 128,161 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

both front inner cv gaiters split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 125,482 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 125,482 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,200 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 119,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Sep 2007 110,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 110,333 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 99,480 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling on exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,480 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling on exhaust

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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BP02 GBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 BP02 GBZ, 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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BP02 GBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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