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HY02 PPV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 PPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay cover obscuring some components

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test & rear ()

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre uneven wear

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective close to limit ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,779 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,775 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,890 miles

engine oil level low

re test, original test carried out by t.a.green

Fail 20 Apr 2013 74,890 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,601 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 44,583 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 32,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear light cluster cracked

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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HY02 PPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HY02 PPV, 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 HY02 PPV registered?

HY02 PPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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