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MV02 MXE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,387 mi
Last recorded180,387 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 MXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 180,387 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear brake discs worn

scratches on windscreen/fuel smell under bonnet=no leak found/n/s/f wheel arch corroded

vehicle structure heavily corroded/rear brake pipes corroded/front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Feb 2016 180,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear brake discs worn

scratches on windscreen/fuel smell under bonnet=no leak found/n/s/f wheel arch corroded

vehicle structure heavily corroded/rear brake pipes corroded/front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 174,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

advise vehicle structure corroded advise front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 174,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

advise vehicle structure corroded advise front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 166,002 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

advise vehicle structure corroded advise exhaust front mounting worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 159,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

advise front brake discs worn advise vehicle structure corroded advise exhaust front mounting broken advise scratch on windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2013 159,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn advise vehicle structure corroded advise exhaust front mounting broken advise scratch on windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 151,094 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 139,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded in several places

nearside front brake pipe corroded to flexi

offside front wiper rubber split

some travel in hand brake

Fail 16 Oct 2010 139,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded in several places

nearside front brake pipe corroded to flexi

offside front wiper rubber split

some travel in hand brake

Pass 17 Oct 2009 130,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front brake discs worn advise rear brake pipes corroded advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 123,795 miles

advise front brake discs worn advise exhaust centre section corroded and blowing slighty

Pass 10 Aug 2007 114,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 111,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,390 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 MXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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