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JH02 JJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,668 mi
Last recorded172,668 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH02 JJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 172,668 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

parking brake performance on limit

Fail 30 Mar 2017 172,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

parking brake performance on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2016 168,335 miles

n s and o s inner and outer sill areas slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 168,335 miles

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

n s and o s inner and outer sill areas slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 168,335 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n s and o s inner and outer sill areas slightly corroded

n s r wheel (alloy) o s r tyre (steel)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 160,444 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 160,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 149,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 144,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 144,239 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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 132,881 miles

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner joint boot split

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

Offside front drive shaft inner boot split

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 132,879 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner joint boot split

Nearside wiper blake split

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

Offside front drive shaft inner boot split

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 119,703 miles

rear discs badly worn

n/s & o/s inner cv gaitors detiriorated

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

front discs badly worn

high level stop 90% working

Fail 7 Feb 2011 119,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs badly worn

high level stop 90% working

n/s & o/s inner cv gaitors detiriorated

rear discs badly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2008 82,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,279 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,479 miles

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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JH02 JJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JH02 JJJ, 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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JH02 JJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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