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BT02 VTF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,648 mi
Last recorded158,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 158,648 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 158,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 141,017 miles

drivers seat bottem cushion in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2012 140,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

drivers seat bottem cushion in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2010 127,384 miles

both inner c v gaiters split

Fail 7 Dec 2010 127,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both inner c v gaiters split

Pass 24 Apr 2010 120,021 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 120,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 117,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front inner c.v gaiters split

Fail 12 Oct 2009 117,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front inner c.v gaiters split

Pass 18 Oct 2008 112,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 98,997 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 89,345 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 89,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 VTF 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 60%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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