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DK02 RWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 RWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various lower (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion, heavy in places

Pass 4 May 2019

body panels corroded

corrosion to sills/inner sills

damage to lower windscreen

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks to windscreen

Pass 13 May 2017

cracks in wndscreen low and n/s

handbrake requires attention

Pass 18 May 2016

various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2015

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

mileage not displayed

Pass 5 Apr 2014

Unable to take odometer reading as not working

Pass 21 Dec 2012
Fail 20 Dec 2012

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011

exhaust corroded...

rear foot low effort...

rear handbrake low...

rear metal brake pipes corroded...

Pass 1 Dec 2010 167,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 154,903 miles

Both front inner C.V gaiters split

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 138,377 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 138,377 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 167,361 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 167,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 152,577 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 152,577 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s front drive shaft inner boot split and joint worn

Pass 2 Mar 2006 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 RWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK02 RWV, 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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DK02 RWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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