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MV02 BYO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2019

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 159,857 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 10 Feb 2017 271,069 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 265,597 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 265,572 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 261,879 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 261,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 253,124 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 222,723 miles

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2012 222,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 194,456 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 161,394 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread area is wearing slightly at inside edge.

SRS light is on.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 161,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly at inside edge of tread area.

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

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

SRS light is on.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,788 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 111,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 97,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,995 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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MV02 BYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV02 BYO, 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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MV02 BYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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