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KU02 GYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,224 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 126,201 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 110,117 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,033 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,868 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,126 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,201 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front inner driveshaft boots split.

front brake discs slightly worn.

front windscreen slightly scratched.

nearsid erear tyre badly perished.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,998 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 49,260 miles

Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 49,260 miles

Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split.

Pass 8 May 2007 41,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

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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KU02 GYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU02 GYY, 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 KU02 GYY registered?

KU02 GYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is KU02 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 GYY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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