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NL02 BWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,235 mi
Last recorded121,235 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 121,235 miles

rear brakes poor

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 121,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,865 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 105,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,243 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2011 80,078 miles

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc`s corroded on inner face`s.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 80,078 miles

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

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

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc`s corroded on inner face`s.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,030 miles

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

bonnet safe catch sticking slight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes slight play steering & column- slight noise hub-slight noise brakes slight binding n/s/r brake

corrosion inner wing discs sill chassis subframe brake pipes ferrul coil spring & damage to sill

front rear brake slight out balance brake hoses slight deteriorated-slighgt chaffing damage rear brake hose slight chaffing brake pipe crack rear tyre n/s/r tyre slight worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

bonnet safe catch sticking slight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes slight play steering & column- slight noise hub-slight noise brakes slight binding n/s/r brake

corrosion inner wing discs sill chassis subframe brake pipes ferrul coil spring & damage to sill

front rear brake slight out balance brake hoses slight deteriorated-slighgt chaffing damage rear brake hose slight chaffing brake pipe crack rear tyre n/s/r tyre slight worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 62,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise front brake pad`s low.

Advise rear brake disc`s corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,692 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,692 miles

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

Advise centre exhaust sign`s of corrosion cracking and leaking slightly.

Advise n/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner face.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,660 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 47,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise o/s & n/s wiper blades signs of wear splitting on ends.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,089 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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NL02 BWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NL02 BWP, 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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NL02 BWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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