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RJ02 VLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,312 mi
Last recorded148,312 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 VLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 148,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 148,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Offside Front Coolant leak possible water pump ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing welded from inside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing welded from inside

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 143,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing welded from inside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing welded from inside

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 141,897 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front chassis to sill connecting pieces corroded and holed (as chalked) (6.1.A.1)

n/s front door sharp edges covered with tape

Fail 4 Nov 2017 141,891 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing holed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front chassis to sill connecting pieces corroded and holed (as chalked) (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 138,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill and inner corroding but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover loose (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 138,864 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split next mounting rotting from pipe having small blow (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both sill and inner corroding but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover loose (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,902 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 130,374 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 12 Aug 2013 117,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,037 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 114,033 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 109,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 105,343 miles

nearside front brake pad warning light wires broken and dangling

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted and scored

offside rear brake hose very near suspension arm where wiring is clipped to it

reare tyre ply ratings different side to side

Fail 14 Jun 2010 105,207 miles

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

nearside front brake pad warning light wires broken and dangling

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted and scored

offside rear brake hose very near suspension arm where wiring is clipped to it

reare tyre ply ratings different side to side

Pass 6 May 2009 99,139 miles

nearside front wiring for pad wear light trailing on drive shaft

offside inner drive shaft boot insecure

offside rear lamp slight damage

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,355 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 91,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 84,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,496 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 VLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RJ02 VLF, 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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RJ02 VLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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