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RA02 SZO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 SZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 138,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Mar 2021 131,444 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not latching in on position consistently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded slightly at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area by rear suspension lower radius arm outer pivot mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area by rear suspension coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively reluctor ring on driveshaft distorted due to corrosion (1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area by rear suspension lower radius arm outer pivot mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area by rear suspension coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake pipe has evidence of contacting rear suspension radius arm/visible rub marks, but not fouling at time of test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both nearside and offside indicator side repeater lamp lenses are missing

general corrosion present in vehicle body/chassis

Fail 20 Mar 2021 131,444 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not latching in on position consistently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded slightly at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area by rear suspension lower radius arm outer pivot mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area by rear suspension coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively reluctor ring on driveshaft distorted due to corrosion (1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area by rear suspension lower radius arm outer pivot mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area by rear suspension coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake pipe has evidence of contacting rear suspension radius arm/visible rub marks, but not fouling at time of test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both nearside and offside indicator side repeater lamp lenses are missing

general corrosion present in vehicle body/chassis

Fail 6 Jan 2021 131,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill+centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 121,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,860 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside indicator lense missing and wing mirror damaged

Rear shock outer casings corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 116,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside indicator lense missing and wing mirror damaged

Rear shock outer casings corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe by catalytic converter and on middle silencer exit pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter is split

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas at rear both sides by suspension arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 108,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe by catalytic converter and on middle silencer exit pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter is split

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas at rear both sides by suspension arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,494 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,238 miles

no rear of rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,848 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,379 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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RA02 SZO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA02 SZO, 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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RA02 SZO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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