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NV02 JVF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 JVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,559 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,301 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 119,297 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 111,479 miles

Center and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 111,479 miles

Center and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 105,522 miles

corrosion:- both floor to sills, both outer sills, exhaust, rear crossmember, metal brake pipes

glowplug warning light lit

nearside rear tyre

offside handbrake performance

rear numberplate

Fail 21 Dec 2011 105,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion:- both floor to sills, both outer sills, exhaust, rear crossmember, metal brake pipes

glowplug warning light lit

nearside rear tyre

offside handbrake performance

Pass 23 Dec 2010 97,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 17 Dec 2010 97,863 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,120 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,205 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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NV02 JVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV02 JVF, 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 NV02 JVF registered?

NV02 JVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is NV02 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV02 JVF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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