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HJ02 PXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,634 mi
Last recorded122,634 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 PXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,634 miles

Areas of chassis, flooring and some suspension components slightly corroded, found on underside inspection

Boot area full, difficult to fully inspect area

Difficult to determine all seat/seatbelt mount prescribed areas, benefit of doubt concerning any corrosion given to presenter.

Excessive corrosion found on sections of both sills and body out-riggers both sides. Not deemed as failures due to separate chassis configuration.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged/cracked slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Spare tyre defective worn smooth on edge ()

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 13 Dec 2016 122,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint found using shake plates (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Areas of chassis, flooring and some suspension components slightly corroded, found on underside inspection

Boot area full, difficult to fully inspect area

Difficult to determine all seat/seatbelt mount prescribed areas, benefit of doubt concerning any corrosion given to presenter.

Excessive corrosion found on sections of both sills and body out-riggers both sides. Not deemed as failures due to separate chassis configuration.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged/cracked slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but remains secure at time of test (6.3.1d)

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

TYRE SIZE: 195/70R15C 104/102S

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

exhaust heat shield insecure along one side on 2 sections & rattlimg

Fail 8 Dec 2015 118,028 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but remains secure at time of test (6.3.1d)

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

TYRE SIZE: 195/70R15C 104/102S

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

exhaust heat shield insecure along one side on 2 sections & rattlimg

Pass 15 Dec 2014 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn outer edeges

front pipe exhaust mounts broken

rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn outer edeges

front pipe exhaust mounts broken

rear tyres sidewalls scuffed

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,220 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

damage to front number plate

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

dampness to o/s/r shockabsorber

front exhaust mountings broken

front tyres wearing on edges and outer sidewalls scuffed

indicaters repeater lams starting to discolour

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

noise from front suspensio top mounts when turning lock to lock

oil leak

rear tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

some play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

vehicle tested under wet conditions

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 105,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,062 miles

damage to o/s/r light lens

front exhaust mountings missing

high handbrake travel

n/s gearbox drive shaft seal leaking / contaminating steering rack gaiter

screw in o/s/r tyre

vehicle presented as 4 seats excluding driver / other seats removed

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,363 miles

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

Nearside centre seat belt twisted

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

Slight damage to front registration plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 92,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long travel on park brake lever

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside centre seat belt twisted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Slight damage to front registration plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,145 miles

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

damage to windscreen a.zone under 10mm wiper blades starting to smear screen

exhaust front pipe bolt broke but secure front pipe has a mounting missing has another opposite but secure

handbrake travel high

rear tyres scuffed on outer side walls o/s/r tyre close to limit wqorn on inner edgs

Fail 18 Sep 2009 89,145 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to windscreen a.zone under 10mm wiper blades starting to smear screen

exhaust front pipe bolt broke but secure front pipe has a mounting missing has another opposite but secure

handbrake travel high

rear tyres scuffed on outer side walls o/s/r tyre close to limit wqorn on inner edgs

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,251 miles

centre seat belt partialy tested[child seat fitted

chip in windscreen [not swept area]less than 40mm

front brake hoses starting to perish /brake discs coroded

front tyres getting low

Fail 12 Sep 2008 85,251 miles

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

centre seat belt partialy tested[child seat fitted

chip in windscreen [not swept area]less than 40mm

front brake hoses starting to perish /brake discs coroded

front tyres getting low

high handbrake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

handbrake travel high

offside front windscreen wiper split

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,681 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

vehicle underside rusty

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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HJ02 PXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HJ02 PXU, 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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HJ02 PXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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