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MF02 GSV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 GSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,790 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 119,788 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,690 miles

outer body surface rust

under body rusty

Pass 14 May 2021 118,967 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 118,240 miles

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

o/s doors very rusty

Pass 25 May 2019 117,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack lower area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 117,493 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 116,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen cracked at bottom but nor blocking view of road (8.3.1a)

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 cut in wall not down to cords

Fail 2 May 2017 116,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen cracked at bottom but nor blocking view of road (8.3.1a)

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 cut in wall not down to cords

Pass 3 May 2016

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,029 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 97,351 miles

nearside and offside front inner gaiters split

Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,834 miles

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

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

new discs and pads fitted allround,

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 6 Aug 2009 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,275 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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MF02 GSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF02 GSV, 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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MF02 GSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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