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RF02 XHY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,003 miles

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

offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

both side sills and under vehicle have marks of filler

under vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 28 Jun 2018

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

Offside Rear seat in poor condition

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

Rear brake slightly binding

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

both side sills slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear seat in poor condition

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

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

both side sills slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2017
Fail 28 Mar 2017

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings slill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings still (6.1.B.2)

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

wheel arches corroded front and rear

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

Front grill panel corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front door shell corroded

Offside Rear door shell is corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016

various corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2015

various corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2014 186,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 179,805 miles

corrosion nearside and offside front sills

Pass 7 Feb 2012 171,445 miles

brake pedal travel

steering lock inoperative

Fail 1 Feb 2012 171,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal travel

steering lock inoperative

Pass 1 Feb 2011 155,568 miles

wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 144,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 139,571 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 139,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 118,058 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 85,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,254 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 XHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XHY, 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 RF02 XHY registered?

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

Is RF02 XHY safe to buy?

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