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HN02 RCV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,362 mi
Last recorded163,362 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 163,362 miles

corrosion to o/s/r of v ehicle out side an area

headlamp switch operation has been rewired to alternative switch but functioning correctly

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r centre seat belt starting to fray

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight "putting" noise from engine indicating a probable injector tip seal leaking

vehicle under frame muddy on limits of testing

Fail 24 Nov 2012 163,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r of v ehicle out side an area

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r centre seat belt starting to fray

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle under frame muddy on limits of testing

water in o/s/f head lamp

wet test carryied out

Pass 25 Aug 2011 156,706 miles

all tyres deteriorated

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 150,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 137,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 122,226 miles

drivers doorhinge support cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2007 105,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 90,947 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 RCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HN02 RCV, 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 HN02 RCV registered?

HN02 RCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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The MOT history for HN02 RCV shows 8 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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