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GU02 FKB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 FKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 118,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2016 109,200 miles

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 9 May 2015 102,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 122,485 miles

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

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

gearbox steady bar rubber split

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inside

signs of vehicle been steamed clean off under neath vehicle

Fail 6 May 2014 122,482 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

gearbox steady bar rubber split

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inside

signs of vehicle been steamed clean off under neath vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2014 122,479 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nsf // osf sills have dam on them

Pass 3 May 2013 120,548 miles

some cracking to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hoses

Fail 30 Apr 2013 120,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

some cracking to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hoses

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 116,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear light cluster damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,006 miles

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

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

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

near side rear light cluster damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 118,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside inner drive shaft gaitor spilt

Fail 2 Sep 2009 118,983 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 111,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 105,500 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 105,499 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 99,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 99,531 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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GU02 FKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GU02 FKB, 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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GU02 FKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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