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OV02 PXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,245 mi
Last recorded163,245 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 PXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 163,245 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2018 163,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 156,953 miles

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

underbody corrosion

upperbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,236 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 150,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,815 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2014 131,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 126,496 miles

nearside and offside front c.v.boot clips loose

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,859 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

SRS light on dash

Fail 20 Oct 2012 122,859 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low.

SRS light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2011 117,032 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to warning wire

Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,369 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,870 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,330 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 74,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 62,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,829 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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OV02 PXL 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 68.4%.

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 OV02 PXL, 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 OV02 PXL registered?

OV02 PXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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