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RJ02 VKS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,384 mi
Last recorded182,384 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 182,384 miles

corrosion to sills and inner sills

Pass 27 Sep 2016 176,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 168,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 161,427 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 152,311 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 152,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 149,196 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Front 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 141,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,465 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 129,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Pass 17 May 2010 127,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 127,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in offside front steering tie rod.

Pass 18 May 2009 115,198 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 103,792 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 103,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,914 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 25 Apr 2007 87,914 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,827 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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RJ02 VKS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ02 VKS, 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 RJ02 VKS registered?

RJ02 VKS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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