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OE02 MLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,354 mi
Last recorded214,354 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 214,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion both sides outer sills and jacking point areas

Pass 16 Aug 2014 209,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 206,069 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 206,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 200,520 miles

Body - doors / panels slight corrosion

General surface corrosion - rear chassis

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front C.V. gaiter clip insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2011 198,044 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 198,044 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2010 191,154 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 191,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 186,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise from offside rear brakes

offside rear brake cable cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 178,680 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 178,680 miles

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar links worn

both front inner c.v gaiters split

Pass 24 Jul 2007 152,747 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 152,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 126,300 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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OE02 MLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OE02 MLF, 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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OE02 MLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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