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ET02 PWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,309 mi
Last recorded214,309 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 214,309 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 214,309 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 211,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 201,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear light unit slightly cracked but light colour/output/visibility not affected

Fail 27 Jun 2013 201,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear light unit slightly cracked but light colour/output/visibility not affected

Pass 25 Jul 2012 191,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 182,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 171,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 155,749 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Pass 26 Jul 2008 133,163 miles

both rear tyres low inner edge

front and rear discs worn and rusty

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

slight damage n/s/f rim

Fail 28 Jul 2007 110,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r disc getting rusty

o/s/f flexi brake pipe slightly perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2007 110,126 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r disc getting rusty

o/s/f flexi brake pipe slightly perrished

Pass 22 Jul 2006 83,369 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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ET02 PWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ET02 PWU, 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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ET02 PWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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