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MF51 YPK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

169,323 mi
Last recorded169,323 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 169,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 163,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 140,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 137,066 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 137,066 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 135,749 miles

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Fail 7 Oct 2016 135,749 miles

slight corrosion rear crossmember

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,661 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 130,661 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 124,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 124,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 115,649 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2013 115,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,028 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades split but clearing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 107,028 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades split but clearing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,329 miles

lights set on no 3 correct level.

n/s mirror cracked.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

lights set on no 3 correct level.

n/s & o/s inner cv boots split.

n/s mirror cracked.

slight play n/s/f roll bar link.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,389 miles

1 wiper blades starting to split. 2 hand brake travel near max limit. 3 slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 89,389 miles

1 wiper blades starting to split. 2 hand brake travel near max limit. 3 slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1 slight play in n/s roll bar link

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,057 miles

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

hand brake close to no reserve travel

Fail 29 Sep 2008 73,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake close to no reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,926 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,427 miles

front flexi brake hoses starting to crack up.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 44,438 miles

nsf & osf flexi brake hoses slightly cracked.

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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MF51 YPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MF51 YPK, 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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MF51 YPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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