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L666 YDE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,530 mi
Last recorded176,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 YDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 176,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion jacking point not in prescribed area

Offside Front corrosion jacking point not in prescribed area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crossmember corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Dec 2019 176,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 176,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 175,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 174,532 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 174,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 173,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 171,565 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 171,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 164,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosio on suspension components

corrosion on rear chassis not considered excessive

Fail 3 Nov 2014 164,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosio on suspension components

corrosion on rear chassis not considered excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2013 152,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear chassis & suspension components

front exhaust rubber mounting cracked

fuel smell top of engine

head lights tested on No 2 adjustment setting

rear parking brakes not locking off on roller brake test

Pass 6 Nov 2012 141,182 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 141,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 116,661 miles

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

Front discs worn.

Nearside rear shock dust cover partially missing.

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

Rear discs worn.

Pass 1 May 2009 101,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Small cut to nearside rear tyre outer side wall.

Pass 8 May 2008 89,817 miles

corrosion on outer surface of o/s/r brake disc

cut in outer side wall of n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s outer sill

rear number plate starting to degrade

rear parking brake not locking off on roller test

Pass 11 May 2007 81,261 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 81,141 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

noise from anti-roll bar area

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2006 67,841 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 67,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear parking brake not locking up rear wheels

slight exhaust leak exhaust center box

slight play 0/s/f track rod joint to rack

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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L666 YDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L666 YDE, 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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L666 YDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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