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KE02 XCW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,601 mi
Last recorded157,601 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 XCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 157,601 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 157,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014

** severe engine oil leak **

HARSH KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION

HAZARD SWITCH FAULTY

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFORTS 16% (MINIMUM ALLOWED)

exhaust leak at front

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s mirror glass loose

n/s/f + both indicator side repeater bulbs faded

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

play in steering rack

rear brake load valve stiff

Fail 8 Mar 2014

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

** severe engine oil leak **

HAZARD SWITCH FAULTY

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

exhaust leak at front

general corrosion to vehicle

n/s mirror glass loose

n/s/f + both indicator side repeater bulbs faded

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

play in steering rack

rear brake load valve stiff

*** SEVERE KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION / STEERING BUT UNABLE TO FIND DURING TEST ***

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,966 miles

both nearside doors corroded

front exhaust rubber hanger split

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside side door corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 113,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

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

both nearside doors corroded

front exhaust rubber hanger split

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside side door corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,767 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,767 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,104 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 65,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,116 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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KE02 XCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KE02 XCW, 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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KE02 XCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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