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MH02 JJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 159,965 miles

n/s/f headlight misted with water but still a beam pattern

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear floor holed but not in 30cm rule

slight play in n/s/f track rod end and both inner rack arms

Fail 19 Oct 2018 159,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f headlight misted with water but still a beam pattern

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear floor holed but not in 30cm rule

slight play in n/s/f track rod end and both inner rack arms

Pass 16 Oct 2017 151,789 miles

rear discs corroded and brakes just good enough in rollers

Fail 16 Oct 2017 151,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear discs corroded and brakes just good enough in rollers

Pass 24 Sep 2016 142,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,762 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 130,623 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 123,171 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner edge but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s front tyre edges worn

rear chassis rusty

small cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,246 miles

o/s steering rack slight wear

rear chassis rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,246 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s steering rack slight wear

rear chassis rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,542 miles

rear exhaust in rusty condition

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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MH02 JJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MH02 JJV, 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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MH02 JJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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