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KF02 KAJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

224,303 mi
Last recorded224,303 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 224,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 214,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 198,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 184,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 146,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,491 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill top under door (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light lense has crack

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front door bottom corroded through

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light lense has crack

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

Offside hand brake cable outer split

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 139,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill top under door (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light lense has crack

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front door bottom corroded through

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light lense has crack

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

Offside hand brake cable outer split

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 125,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front and rear brake discs unevenly worn

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear brake pad sensor wire broken

partition covering fuel filler neck at tank corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 125,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front and rear brake discs unevenly worn

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear brake pad sensor wire broken

partition covering fuel filler neck at tank corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 122,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,264 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 118,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,642 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,401 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,602 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,817 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,019 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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KF02 KAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KAJ, 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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KF02 KAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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