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DG02 TXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 TXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,643 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 84,754 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2017 67,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,441 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter split

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,441 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter split

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,063 miles

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

power steering is a bit stiffer than normal

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,754 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2013 49,753 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,116 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

power steering pump misted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner constant velocity gaitors cracking

both front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

power steering pump misted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,707 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside wiper streaking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,162 miles

Both inner cv gaiters cracking

Front bumper nearside loose

Lower engine mount cracking slightly

Nearside rear disc pitted slightly

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

Offside front brake pipe rusty

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,162 miles

Both inner cv gaiters cracking

Front bumper nearside loose

Lower engine mount cracking slightly

Nearside rear disc pitted slightly

Offside front brake pipe rusty

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,359 miles

Offside headlamp has deflecter in

Rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,417 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,025 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2007 21,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance 20 percent

Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,470 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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DG02 TXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TXU, 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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DG02 TXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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