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MBZ 3427

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3427
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded crossmember (6.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014
Fail 12 Aug 2014

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,114 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 102,022 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,752 miles

Extensive surface corrosion to both outer sills no holes at present.

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

General corrosion to underside and all components.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,486 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Extensive surface corrosion to both outer sills no holes at present.

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

General corrosion to underside and all components.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,565 miles

offside c/v boo in perished condition

some play in both front lower ball joints

some play in nearside track rod end

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,692 miles

as VT30 614099610259 issued 07/08/2010

Fail 7 Aug 2010 89,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front of inner sills corroded

Mean exhaust emission opacity value 4.53

Nearside cv gaiter poorly secured to drive shaft

Play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,463 miles

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers starting to split

heavy corrosion to both outer sills

heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,457 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers starting to split

heavy corrosion to both outer sills

heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 15 May 2009 81,622 miles

both nearside tyres side walls in poor condition

number plate in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2009 81,622 miles

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

both nearside tyres side walls in poor condition

number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,407 miles

both front inner c/v boots split

Pass 16 May 2008 76,057 miles

both front inner drive shaft c/v boots split

offside front side light slightly dim

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,313 miles

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

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 15 May 2007 71,457 miles

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

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,709 miles

damage to ouer sills † †offside inner cv boot split

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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MBZ 3427 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MBZ 3427, 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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MBZ 3427 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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