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KW02 CEN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

170,660 mi
Last recorded170,660 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 170,660 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BEEN PAINTED OVER

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 166,216 miles

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2023 166,216 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working osr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2022 161,562 miles

both sides front flexi brake hise ferrules corroding

engine and under covers fitted

nsf brake pipe corroding

nsf inner cv boot deteriorating

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2022 161,561 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system osf brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sides front flexi brake hise ferrules corroding

engine and under covers fitted

nsf brake pipe corroding

nsf inner cv boot deteriorating

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2021 157,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 157,223 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 152,795 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding and slight blow

ns and os drotn brake pipes under chassis corroding

nsf brake discs wearin

nsf cv boot deteriorating

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 6 Feb 2020 152,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and os front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding and slight blow

ns and os drotn brake pipes under chassis corroding

nsf brake discs wearin

nsf cv boot deteriorating

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 148,717 miles

all chassissectiond corroding

engine and under covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing low

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

os number plate inop

osr tyre cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2019 148,707 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen os (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf chassis section corroded- jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all chassissectiond corroding

engine and under covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing low

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

os number plate inop

osr tyre cracking

slight play in ns track rod end and ns and os rack- tie rod

unable to check front pads properly

Pass 9 Feb 2018 141,440 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides also front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

front discs ground edges and face

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

Fail 6 Feb 2018 141,415 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides also front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to all of chassis areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/f inner faces (3.5.1i)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 135,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint also rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort parking brake not locking out (3.7.B.6a)

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired brake pad bonding sperated (3.5.1n)

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

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to all of chassis areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/f inner faces (3.5.1i)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced d bushes (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,542 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 123,542 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 118,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 108,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 103,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wiper blade split

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,947 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 97,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,009 miles

front brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

front flexi brake hoses cracking

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2009 92,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

front flexi brake hoses cracking

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,453 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,960 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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KW02 CEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KW02 CEN, 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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KW02 CEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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