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HG02 FHH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

125,163 mi
Last recorded125,163 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 125,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust shield loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front both inner door shuts slightly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all wheel arches slightly corroded

parking brake has only just met requirements

Fail 31 May 2023 124,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust shield loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front both inner door shuts slightly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all wheel arches slightly corroded

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,142 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 114,036 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear part missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both front wipers split but still clearing screen.

Both rear light clusters damaged.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Long handbrake lever travel.

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Offside rear brake hose mount heavily corroded.

Fail 13 May 2021 102,541 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both front wipers split but still clearing screen.

Both rear light clusters damaged.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear brake hose mount heavily corroded.

Pass 22 May 2020 91,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to rear light. not effecting lighting

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on rear chassis ( tow bar fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 91,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight damage to rear light. not effecting lighting

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on rear chassis ( tow bar fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 90,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,252 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

nearside mirror damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

nearside mirror damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 63,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,086 miles

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

Front both tyres worn edges

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,580 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 47,580 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,313 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,313 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,474 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,838 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,724 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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HG02 FHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HG02 FHH, 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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HG02 FHH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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