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OU02 BRZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,778 mi
Last recorded172,778 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 BRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 172,778 miles

UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Pass 24 Aug 2016 172,639 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear hand brake lazy low effort

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer c/v boot damp with grease

front metal brake pipes corroding

inner sills corroding

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2015 172,391 miles

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 inner c/v boot perished

both front outer c/v boot damp with grease

both inner sills corording

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear handbrake lazy

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 171,978 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front outer c/v boot damp with grease

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 177,166 miles

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

both front outer cv boots damp with grease

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 177,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front outer cv boots damp with grease

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 170,373 miles

Nearside wiper split

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside steering rack has slight play

Windscreen stonechiped

Fail 12 Mar 2012 170,361 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside steering rack has slight play

Windscreen stonechiped

Pass 15 Mar 2011 168,908 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside inner cv boot perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 163,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 163,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 140,628 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 121,882 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 121,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2007 101,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 101,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front exhaust mounting split

Pass 24 Feb 2006 82,095 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 82,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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OU02 BRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OU02 BRZ, 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 OU02 BRZ registered?

OU02 BRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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