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RF02 XHX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,452 miles

both front lower inner wheel arches corroded

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to both front chassis around front subframe mounts

corrosion to front lower cross member at both sides

corrosion to offside front inner wing

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

only 1 rear seat fitted

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 98,452 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front lower inner wheel arches corroded

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to both front chassis around front subframe mounts

corrosion to front lower cross member at both sides

corrosion to offside front inner wing

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

only 1 rear seat fitted

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,441 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,441 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,647 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 96,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,688 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 91,688 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,595 miles

both outer drive-shaft boots weeping

o/s inner drive-shaft boot holed

Pass 2 Feb 2009 80,371 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside mirror outer casing broken

Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 63,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,716 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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RF02 XHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF02 XHX, 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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RF02 XHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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