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DN51 VHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,660 mi
Last recorded137,660 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 137,660 miles

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

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

front tyres approx 3mm tread

offside mirror cracked

rear brake discs corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 137,660 miles

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

front tyres approx 3mm tread

offside mirror cracked

rear brake discs corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2013 122,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,131 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 100,676 miles

offside drive shaft inner joint rubber boot leaking

rear brake discs corroding on park brake surfaces

Pass 6 Jan 2010 83,117 miles

front brake pads approx 4000mls wear remaining

offside front tyre approx 3-4mm tread remaining.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,570 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 73,570 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,260 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 59,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,842 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 41,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nosie coming from n/s/r wheel when rotated

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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DN51 VHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN51 VHW, 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 DN51 VHW registered?

DN51 VHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for DN51 VHW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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