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GX02 SMZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,274 mi
Last recorded147,274 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 147,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil light on dash

oil light on dash

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 147,274 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil light on dash

oil light on dash

passenger inner door handle hanging but still able to open door

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 142,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 142,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 135,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 135,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 127,715 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 127,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 122,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear discs pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 122,455 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 117,721 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 117,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 111,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 105,414 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 89,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen stonechipped.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,494 miles

Windscreen stonechipped.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,943 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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GX02 SMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GX02 SMZ, 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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GX02 SMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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