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GV02 WZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 WZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 74,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,116 miles

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

Offside Inner sill corroded not a prescribed area

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

serfice rust on suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,978 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 64,975 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,944 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,883 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,876 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement long hand brake travel (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to both front jacking points

corrosion to offside front outer sill/step

Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to both front jacking points

corrosion to offside front outer sill/step

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,167 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,740 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,732 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,276 miles

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

long hand brake travel

slight play in rack

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,195 miles

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

long handbrake travel

o/s/f inner rack has play

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,377 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s inner c/v boot split

Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,377 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,246 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,544 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 45,539 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,156 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,634 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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GV02 WZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV02 WZB, 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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GV02 WZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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