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R3 PEC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,114 mi
Last recorded102,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 PEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 100,605 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,375 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,827 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,149 miles

All tyres have uneven wear patterns ( scrubbing inner edges )

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,751 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,987 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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R3 PEC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R3 PEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R3 PEC?

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What year was R3 PEC registered?

R3 PEC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is R3 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 PEC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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