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KG02 VMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,481 mi
Last recorded117,481 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 VMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,481 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 114,087 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

other points of corrosion on vehicle not yet considered excessive

Fail 27 Apr 2018 113,825 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

other points of corrosion on vehicle not yet considered excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2017 109,704 miles

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

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

minor corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 104,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 98,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,300 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 30 Aug 2012 90,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect all rear seatbelts as 4 child seats fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,617 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect all rear seatbelts as 4 child seats fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,151 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 81,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,408 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 75,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 171,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 168,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 167,821 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 149,166 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 141,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 123,544 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 110,473 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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KG02 VMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KG02 VMX, 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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KG02 VMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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