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MA02 XZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

156,224 mi
Last recorded156,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 156,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded by sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded within suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger corroded by sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner drive shaft boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mounting bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans/rear inner sill to rear suspension mountings/front and rear inner and outer wheel arches heavily corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance n/s and o/s heavily corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner drive shaft boot perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top mounting bearing rough in operation.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s front radiator surport corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,022 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess sway mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2023 150,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess sway mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 144,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings/inner wheel arches corroded corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner quarter panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors/front and rear inner and outer wheel arches/chassis and general condition of vehicle corroding/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance and n/s rear inner sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering uj slightly worn. (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

engine staberlizer bushes perished.

slight smell of diesel fumes under bonnet.

Fail 16 May 2022 144,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings/inner wheel arches corroded corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner quarter panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors/front and rear inner and outer wheel arches/chassis and general condition of vehicle corroding/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance and n/s rear inner sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering uj slightly worn. (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

engine staberlizer bushes perished.

slight smell of diesel fumes under bonnet.

Pass 17 May 2021 139,414 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner quarter panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors/wheel arches and general condition of vehicle corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance and n/s inner sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

engine staberlizer mount bush perished.

Fail 10 May 2021 139,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded from load sensing vale to rear brake flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe of exhaust blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat not facing forward/ facing backwards. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded by subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded by subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded by rear suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded by seat belt anchor point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills corroded by seat belt ancher points. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner quarter panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors/wheel arches and general condition of vehicle corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance and n/s inner sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of brake discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

engine staberlizer mount bush perished.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,430 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 110,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 26 Jan 2018 110,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,206 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,206 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,355 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front+rear brake discs slightly pitted

glow plug lamp on

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 28 Apr 2015 105,355 miles

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

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)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to sills

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front+rear brake discs slightly pitted

glow plug lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,876 miles

front and rear wiper blades spilt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,871 miles

Advise both front and rear disc marked

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

Pass 9 May 2012 92,359 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 92,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 90,847 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 90,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 88,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on sump

Pass 13 May 2009 85,638 miles

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split.o/s inner cv boot has small hole

Fail 12 May 2009 85,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s inner cv boot split.o/s inner cv boot has small hole

Pass 13 May 2008 79,005 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 79,005 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2007 68,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 56,204 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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MA02 XZB 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 56.7%.

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 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 MA02 XZB, 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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MA02 XZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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