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HX02 YFD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,982 mi
Last recorded163,982 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 YFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 163,982 miles

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

inner joints handbrake travel oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 159,393 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 159,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 156,761 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 156,006 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2013 147,739 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2013 147,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 136,326 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 131,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2011 131,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,299 miles

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

both front wiper blades split at both ends.

cracks to front number plate.

damage to body work.

exhaust heat shield loose.

n/s/f inner c,v gaitor split.

o/s/f inner c,v gaitor badly perished.

rear disc's in poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition but still readable.

stone chip to o/s/f headlamp lens.

tread depths: n/s/f on 9mm o/s/f on 8mm, both rear on 9mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15C.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 110,299 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front wiper blades split at both ends.

cracks to front number plate.

damage to body work.

exhaust heat shield loose.

n/s/f inner c,v gaitor split.

o/s/f inner c,v gaitor badly perished.

rear disc's in poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition but still readable.

stone chip to o/s/f headlamp lens.

tread depths: n/s/f on 9mm o/s/f on 8mm, both rear on 9mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15C.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 101,189 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

both front tyres low tread depth.

both rear brake discs pitted.

nearside rear tyre low tread depth.

offside rear tyre low tread depth and wearing uneven.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,666 miles

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

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

slight blow in exhaust mid section.also joining clamp deteriated.but not loose or blowing

Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

slight blow in exhaust mid section.also joining clamp deteriated.but not loose or blowing

Pass 10 Apr 2006 80,103 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE MIS-SHAPED.REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONITION. FRONT BUMPER CRACKED. RUST FORMING ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON.

TYRE SIZE 195/70/15C N/S/FRONT 4mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 4mm O/S/REAR 3mm SPARE WHEEL 1.6mm

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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HX02 YFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX02 YFD, 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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HX02 YFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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