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HN02 RUR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 RUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,545 miles

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

neaside rear tyre wearing on edge

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

neaside rear tyre wearing on edge

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,479 miles

both main metal brake pipes corroded

corroison in various places

play in neaside steering arm

slight play in neaside front drop link

Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,479 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both main metal brake pipes corroded

corroison in various places

play in neaside steering arm

slight play in neaside front drop link

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,426 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

child seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,426 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

child seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner sills holed and corroded close to prescibed area

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

corroison in various places

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner sills holed and corroded close to prescibed area

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

corroison in various places

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 92,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,107 miles

Front brake discs corroded (inner edge)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 91,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs corroded (inner edge)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,473 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,473 miles

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

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

both inner c/v boots split

corrosion showing up all over under side of van

front brake pads low

nail in n/s/r tyre

not able to check rear seat belts covered up

not able to open drivers window

Pass 3 Jul 2010 86,012 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly split

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

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

Offside front inner cv gaitor insecure

Rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,003 miles

Front No plate cracked

Light corrosion on rear chassis

Near and offside inner c.v gaitors split

Near and offside sills corroding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,208 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 73,199 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 63,216 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 63,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 55,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

inbalance front brakes

Fail 3 May 2006 55,460 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 55,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 RUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HN02 RUR, 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 RUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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