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HV02 DBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

275,400 mi
Last recorded275,400 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 275,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 275,400 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 260,055 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 259,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 245,003 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 245,003 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 215,270 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal anti slip deteriorating

centre exhaust heatshield loose

front num ber plate detriorating

offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 196,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r light lense cracked

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 178,930 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2009 178,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2008 156,343 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 138,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 138,644 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 119,946 miles

Power steering pipe very rusty off side front.

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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HV02 DBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV02 DBX, 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 HV02 DBX registered?

HV02 DBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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