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HK51 VJE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

159,850 mi
Last recorded159,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 159,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 157,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 155,015 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside covered in under seal

Pass 1 May 2023 153,650 miles

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Apr 2023 153,643 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Apr 2022 143,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 135,781 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 135,780 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,735 miles

Both rear shock absorbers dust covers missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 129,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (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))

Both rear shock absorbers dust covers missing

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers poor

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,225 miles

Knocking noise from offside front but no fault found

Fail 9 Jul 2018 124,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

All wipers in a poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,786 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

knocking noise from front of vehicle

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2017 121,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust rusty

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

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

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

knocking noise from front of vehicle

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 118,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 115,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,886 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 103,883 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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)

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,115 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,115 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 74,278 miles

Both front wipers slightly deteriated

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,278 miles

Both front wipers slightly deteriated

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,598 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp , probable cause ofdefective beam image

wheel nuts covered

Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp , probable cause ofdefective beam image

wheel nuts covered

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 31,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,024 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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HK51 VJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HK51 VJE, 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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HK51 VJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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