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MK02 AXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,513 mi
Last recorded104,513 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 AXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,513 miles

nearside mirror glass insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2012 104,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,669 miles

Nearside inner CV boot split.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside inner CV boot split.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,674 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 84,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,620 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

nail close to edge of tread of n/s/r tyre [195/70/15c]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust centre box

Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to split

n/s mirror glass cracked but not affecting vision

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,489 miles

both front flexy brake hoses starting to split

n/s mirror glass cracked but not affecting vision

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,356 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 195/70/15c

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,791 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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MK02 AXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK02 AXA, 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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MK02 AXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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