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RD51 EUL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,342 mi
Last recorded112,342 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 EUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 106,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 102,410 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 102,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,646 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 101,644 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 101,030 miles

Both front anti-bar D bush have slight play

Both rear coil springs corroded

N/S/F inner c.v. gatior split

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2011 101,030 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front anti-bar D bush have slight play

Both rear coil springs corroded

N/S/F inner c.v. gatior split

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2010 99,786 miles

Engine struggles to rev up

Front and rear brake discs worn,corroded and pitted

N/S/F Wiper blade rubber spliting on the ends

N/S/F inner c.v. gatior split

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2009 97,458 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 205,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 181,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 181,913 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 155,886 miles

Front grille damaged.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2006 155,659 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f anti roll bar link joint boots split. glow plug lamp stays on

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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RD51 EUL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RD51 EUL, 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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RD51 EUL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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