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DF51 HRW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,524 mi
Last recorded199,524 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 199,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Insecure and unsatisfactory repairs (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides outer and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016
Fail 26 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 193,190 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to outersills

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play to steering rack ends

Pass 5 Aug 2013 188,684 miles

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

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

ns outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 188,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

ns outer sill corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 181,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 171,776 miles

Offside Front 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)

wiper blades starting to split but clear screen

Pass 16 Feb 2009 160,090 miles

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front anti roll bar link rod bushes worn.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 160,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front anti roll bar link rod bushes worn.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 141,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 130,670 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 130,670 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

inner c.v boots to gearbox end split nearside and offside fronts ! † †02.stone chip in passenger side swept area but not effecting drivers view,needs attention by windscreen specalist to the stone chipped area to stop it spreading ! † †03. front brak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 118,832 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 118,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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DF51 HRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 DF51 HRW, 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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DF51 HRW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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