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BT02 TCZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,365 mi
Last recorded155,365 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 TCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 155,365 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 153,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2021 152,090 miles

under body excessive undersilled

Fail 6 Jul 2021 152,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside front wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Where subframe is bolted to body leading. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2020 149,014 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 148,916 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust leakage. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 145,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 142,440 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 138,405 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 138,404 miles

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 134,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Body sills (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 131,496 miles

Offside rear lense covered by clear tape.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 131,496 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 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 lense covered by clear tape.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,198 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 128,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 123,326 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 123,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,990 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 121,931 miles

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

rear discs corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 14 Jul 2010 119,971 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 117,730 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 117,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 113,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 104,581 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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BT02 TCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BT02 TCZ, 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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BT02 TCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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