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MM02 DCY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,525 mi
Last recorded178,525 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 178,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion close to rear suspension mountings

exhaust heat shield insecure

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 178,094 miles

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

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

n/s lower sill holed and corroded

o/s sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle bodywork corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 175,740 miles

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

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

both sides inner and outer sills/jacking points heavily corroded

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f inner sill holed and corroded but not within any prescribed areas

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

outer body and wheel arches corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

rear coil spring housing areas corroded but not excessive

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 167,134 miles

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

nearside inner sill holed and corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside inner sill badly corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread but not reaching cords

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 156,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 131,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

too clean to test emmissions

Fail 27 Jun 2013 119,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

too clean to test emmissions

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,057 miles

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

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 17 Jul 2010 77,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,918 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 59,019 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,230 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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MM02 DCY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MM02 DCY, 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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MM02 DCY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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