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DK02 RVX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

199,351 mi
Last recorded199,351 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 RVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 199,351 miles

Centre seat belt retract mechanism is faulty

Glow plug warm up light is constantly on

Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 195,159 miles

Both front wipers smear

Center seat belt retracting mechanisam is faulty

Glow plug warm up light is constantly on

N/S/R Loading door upper locking mechanisam is faulty although still able to secure in the closed position

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Loading door, lowwer hinge is insecure although still able to lacth closed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Washer fluid low warning light on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 195,142 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front wipers smear

Center seat belt retracting mechanisam is faulty

Glow plug warm up light is constantly on

N/S/R Loading door upper locking mechanisam is faulty although still able to secure in the closed position

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Loading door, lowwer hinge is insecure although still able to lacth closed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Washer fluid low warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2013 191,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center seatbelt faulty not retracting

Coolant leak

Glow plug warm up light is constantly on

N/S/R-O/S/R Tyre valves are detriating

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2013 191,421 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center seatbelt faulty not retracting

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Glow plug warm up light is constantly on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 187,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front center seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty, slow to retract

N/S/F Inner cv boot split

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

O/S/R Door permanetly locked

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 187,072 miles

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

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)

Front center seatbelt retracting mechanism faulty, slow to retract

N/S/F Inner cv boot split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R Door permanetly locked

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 181,375 miles

hand brake imbalance close to limits

n/s rear light lense damage

o/s front inner rim damage

Fail 2 Apr 2011 181,375 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads worn

hand brake imbalance close to limits

n/f inner brake pad worn close to limits unable to view fully

n/s rear light lense damage

o/s front inner rim damage

Fail 27 Mar 2010 176,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 176,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 169,221 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 169,221 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 154,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 154,827 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 122,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 122,787 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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DK02 RVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DK02 RVX, 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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What year was DK02 RVX registered?

DK02 RVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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