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GY02 UNK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 UNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,937 miles

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

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

offside rear lamp lense slightly damaged

slight body damage both sides

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,665 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 93,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front outer edges slightly worn

Fail 13 Jun 2012 93,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front outer edges slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,937 miles

all 4 road wheels slightly outside wheel arches

both inner c/v gaitors split

engine oil low put in 1 litre

Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 road wheels slightly outside wheel arches

both inner c/v gaitors split

engine oil low put in 1 litre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,093 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 34,093 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,568 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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GY02 UNK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY02 UNK, 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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GY02 UNK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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