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K9 FLV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,824 mi
Last recorded154,824 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 154,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINTS AND REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER ARM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision BOLTS MISSING IN SEAT BASE (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 152,801 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 152,801 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 152,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 152,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills damaged , inner sills corroded , corroded in many places

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills damaged

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,408 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs wearimng thin

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs wearimng thin

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,138 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sills corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 72,930 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers detiorated

brake pipes all covered in wax oil

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,580 miles

adviseries as per original MOT test No 913322567176

Fail 11 Jun 2007 41,580 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

offside rear brake disc scored

centre silencer corroded and blowing

handbrake travel

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,815 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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K9 FLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K9 FLV, 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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K9 FLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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