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R777 SMY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,478 mi
Last recorded104,478 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 SMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,478 miles

condensation offside headlamp

suspension component's corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,077 miles

condensation offside headlamp

suspension component's corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,113 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cut outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,734 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2023 97,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,596 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 92,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,832 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,504 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,105 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,419 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,362 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,399 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 56,399 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,408 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,618 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,948 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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R777 SMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R777 SMY, 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 R777 SMY registered?

R777 SMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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