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HV02 SNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,551 mi
Last recorded131,551 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 131,551 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 127,796 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 123,981 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion at s/frame and eng mount area

nsf chassis surface corrosion near s/frame mount

Fail 1 Mar 2021 117,509 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion at s/frame and eng mount area

nsf chassis surface corrosion near s/frame mount

Pass 29 May 2019 106,320 miles

slight perishing of nsr tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,880 miles

Parking brake on minimum efficiency (Only just passed)

Pass 23 May 2017 88,816 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 82,082 miles

Front no: plate cracked

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,882 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NSR Shock Absorber cover rusted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,464 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,838 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,217 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,217 miles

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

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

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

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 SNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV02 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

HV02 SNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is HV02 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 SNJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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