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HN02 RCU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,071 mi
Last recorded147,071 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 147,071 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

inner and outer sills rusty

n/s/f wing rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f outer, n/s/f inner and outer cv gaiters perishing

rear brake disc shields rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 25 Jan 2025 144,606 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner and outer sills rusty

coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

rear disc shields rusty

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight play lower engine mount

Fail 24 Jan 2025 144,602 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

rear disc shields rusty

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight play lower engine mount

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner and outer sills rusty

coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2024 143,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

all rear seat belts slow to retract

chips in windscreen

coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

n/s/f wing rusty

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2023 142,575 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f wing rusty

o/s/f inner sill rusty

rear brake discs rusty

slight play o/s and n/s track rod inner joints

Pass 12 Feb 2022 141,990 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f and o/s/f inner and outer cv gaiters perishing

n/s/f wing rusty

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2021 140,666 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 21 Jan 2021 140,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sills rusty

rear seat belts slow to retract

rust patches under vehicle

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 May 2019 136,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 135,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 132,827 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 132,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 128,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,959 miles

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

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)

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 125,959 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 122,912 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 122,912 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,190 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,896 miles

Both screen wipers deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn low on the inside edge.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,470 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake performance lower than nearside

Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,644 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007
Fail 1 Jun 2007 81,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,087 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 60,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,087 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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HN02 RCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HN02 RCU, 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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HN02 RCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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