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DG02 CDN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,054 mi
Last recorded198,054 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 CDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 198,054 miles

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

n/s centre chassis leg corroded

n/s inner to outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 184,038 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 173,754 miles

n/s park brake weaker than o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2013 163,690 miles

slight play in drum stick at steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2013 163,519 miles

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

slight play in drum stick at steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2012 151,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear chassis leg corroded.

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

o/s & n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

o/s rear lens cracked, no white light showing.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 151,791 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear chassis leg corroded.

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

o/s & n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

o/s rear lens cracked, no white light showing.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 143,260 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror glass cracked.

rear chassis legs corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 133,256 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 133,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 122,651 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 122,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,030 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear nearside park brake low effort

Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,880 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

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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DG02 CDN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG02 CDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG02 CDN registered?

DG02 CDN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DG02 CDN safe to buy?

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