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HX02 YFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,871 mi
Last recorded238,871 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 238,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

every body pannel has slight corrosion

n/s/f headlamp has crack in lens

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2012 238,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

every body pannel has slight corrosion

n/s/f headlamp has crack in lens

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

glow plug light on during test

n/s/f wheel archie slight corrosion

o/s/f door slight corrosion

o/s/r door corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

glow plug light on during test

n/s/f wheel archie slight corrosion

o/s/f door slight corrosion

o/s/r door corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 224,445 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

body damage

both rear light lenses cracked

glow plug warning lamp stays on

n/s headlamp holed

o/s mirror surround damaged

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2011 196,175 miles

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

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

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

body damage

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake discs worn

n/s headlamp chipped

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s and n/s mirror surrounds damaged

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2011 196,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

body damage

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake discs worn

n/s headlamp chipped

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s and n/s mirror surrounds damaged

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2010 169,904 miles

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

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

glow plug warning lamp stays on

n/s headlamp holed

o/s and n/s mirror surrounds insecure

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear doors damaged

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jun 2010 169,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

glow plug warning lamp stays on

n/s headlamp holed

o/s and n/s mirror surrounds insecure

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake discs worn

rear doors damaged

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2009 142,781 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front inner cv gaiters split

glow plug warning lamp stays on

n/s headlamp holed

rear brake discs worn

rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2009 142,781 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front inner cv gaiters split

glow plug warning lamp stays on

n/s headlamp holed

rear brake discs worn

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,598 miles

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

glow plug warning lamp stays on

n/s/r tyre perished

rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2008 116,598 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

glow plug warning lamp stays on

n/s/r tyre perished

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 29 May 2007 93,582 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 93,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 May 2006 57,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low

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 YFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX02 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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