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RK02 EJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

238,445 mi
Last recorded238,445 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 EJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 238,445 miles

EDC lamp on

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot small split, loosing grease

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings and doors slight corrosion, no shsrp edges

Fail 31 Jul 2018 238,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings lower steering universal joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EDC lamp on

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot small split, loosing grease

Nearside Front outer sill corroded just outside of the suspension prescriber area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded just outside of the suspension prescriber area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings and doors slight corrosion, no shsrp edges

Pass 15 Aug 2017 233,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 228,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear slight cut in tyre tread - no ply/cords exposed

Offside Rear brake sensor wire broken

Offside sill slightly corroded under drivers door

centre exhaust mounting missing before silencer box

rear door damaged - no sharp edge

slight body corrosion on various sections

slight surface corrosion on suspension components

slight surface corrosion on underside of chassis

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2015 224,085 miles

exhaust tailpipe end corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s sils

Fail 21 Jul 2015 224,077 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe end corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s sils

Pass 31 Jul 2014 219,327 miles

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

oil contamination underside of engine

slight deterioation to exhaust tail pipe

Pass 6 Aug 2013 210,650 miles

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

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

slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2012 201,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 194,315 miles

nearside front inner constant volicity boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 186,054 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv rubber gaiter split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 171,585 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 12 Mar 2009 171,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 19 Mar 2008 145,711 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 145,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,945 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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RK02 EJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RK02 EJX, 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 RK02 EJX registered?

RK02 EJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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