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EA02 HKL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,618 mi
Last recorded112,618 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to front and rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to front and rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,014 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 111,861 miles

O/S mirror glass damaged

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 111,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 111,257 miles

O/S side repeater taped on

Pass 6 May 2015 110,953 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 110,925 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 110,588 miles

Rear of vehicle full unable to test

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

Pass 7 May 2013 110,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 110,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear o/s brake disc corroded

back of van full

Pass 9 May 2011 109,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 109,183 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 108,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 108,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,124 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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EA02 HKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA02 HKL, 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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EA02 HKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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