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NK02 TNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,843 mi
Last recorded131,843 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 TNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 131,843 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Apr 2021 131,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 May 2020 121,023 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 May 2020 121,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,949 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 110,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,392 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,831 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 83,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,482 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

n/s wing mirror glass broken

some brake pipes coated making assesment hard

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,051 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,059 miles

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

lower section of rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

lower section of rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,700 miles

n/sf tyre start of poss seperation

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/sf tyre start of poss seperation

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 43,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,918 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,128 miles

n/side door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,249 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly split

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,966 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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NK02 TNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NK02 TNZ, 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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What year was NK02 TNZ registered?

NK02 TNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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