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H18 BCL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 BCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 37,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 36,406 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 36,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 36,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 35,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,324 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,967 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,808 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 31,150 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 31,150 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,284 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,998 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 20,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 15,863 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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H18 BCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H18 BCL, 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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What year was H18 BCL registered?

H18 BCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is H18 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 BCL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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