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KF02 JZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 JZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 101,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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 Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 162,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 101,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,159 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 101,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,491 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 52,766 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 52,766 miles

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

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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KF02 JZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KF02 JZU, 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 KF02 JZU registered?

KF02 JZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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