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DK02 XGM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,442 mi
Last recorded156,442 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 XGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 156,442 miles

corodion to underside

gear lincage mechanism worn and loose

nearside rear tyre perished

rear number plate in poor condision

Fail 11 Nov 2014 156,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corodion to underside

gear lincage mechanism worn and loose

nearside rear tyre perished

rear number plate in poor condision

Fail 21 Oct 2014 156,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,963 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 144,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 138,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 131,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 126,808 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 126,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 122,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 104,467 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 92,197 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 XGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 DK02 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

DK02 XGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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