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DF02 UPS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,942 mi
Last recorded192,942 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 192,942 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 192,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 190,729 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015
Pass 29 Oct 2014 177,734 miles

brake discs rusty on edges

corrosion to bodywork of vehicle

off side rear lamp outer casing damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2014 177,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to bodywork of vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2014 177,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front door corrosion reference sharp edge

offside front door lower sill patches of corrosion not considered excessive

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder - 195/70/15c

offside rear door cannot be opened from outside - handle missing

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 162,316 miles

Oil leak

offside rear lense damaged

wiper blades worn

Fail 28 May 2012 161,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear lense damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 161,339 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front tyre size 205/65/15

offside rear lens damaged

rear tyres size 195/70/15

Pass 22 Jun 2011 136,498 miles

All discs pitted and corroded.

Exhaust bandaged in center section and blowing slightly.

Front exhaust brackets broken but system secure.

NSF inner CV boot split.

OSR lamp assembly damaged.

Oil leak from rocker area.

Various rust patches all over car.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 136,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All discs pitted and corroded.

Exhaust bandaged in center section and blowing slightly.

Front exhaust brackets broken but system secure.

NSF inner CV boot split.

OSR lamp assembly damaged.

Oil leak from rocker area.

Various rust patches all over car.

Pass 28 May 2010 121,648 miles

oil leak around back of engine

slight leak from exhaust silencer

slightly wear in engine stabiliser mount

surface corrosion on several panels and on rear cross member

Pass 3 Jun 2009 108,383 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 108,383 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

both rear discs are slightly pitted on both faces

offside front outer arch is damaged/corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 93,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 79,547 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN BADLY O/S/R DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE

Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,624 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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DF02 UPS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF02 UPS, 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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DF02 UPS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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