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BP02 XSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,033 mi
Last recorded155,033 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 155,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 152,118 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing

Fail 1 Mar 2013 152,117 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 152,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2011 146,843 miles

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

chip on windscreen

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion outer body and sills

o/s outer sill has been undersealed heavily

play in front antiroll links

rear number plate detiorateing

sills damaged both sides

slight play in n/s/f balljoint

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 8 Dec 2011 146,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

chip on windscreen

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion outer body and sills

play in front antiroll links

rear number plate detiorateing

sills damaged both sides

slight play in n/s/f balljoint

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 18 Jun 2010 143,506 miles

both inner driveshaft boots split

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre perished

offside headlight beam slightly distorted

rear number plate poor condition

temp type fuel cap but seals

Fail 15 Jun 2010 143,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner driveshaft boots split

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre perished

offside headlight beam slightly distorted

rear number plate poor condition

temp type fuel cap but seals

Pass 13 Jun 2009 133,811 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 133,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

fuel cap temp type but seals (just) !

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 127,012 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 115,454 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 115,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,101 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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BP02 XSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSU, 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 BP02 XSU registered?

BP02 XSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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