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RN02 GKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,688 mi
Last recorded65,688 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 GKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,951 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load sensing valve x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation on lense (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp has condensation on lense (1.7.5a)

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

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

edc lamp indicating a fault

Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,951 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load sensing valve x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation on lense (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp has condensation on lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

edc lamp indicating a fault

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,942 miles

Advise rear brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise rear brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,999 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,499 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,912 miles

N/S inner drive shaft joint gaiter split .

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wiper blades split howerver meet minimun requirement at the time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,557 miles

handbrake travel only just acceptable

Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,939 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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RN02 GKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RN02 GKO, 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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RN02 GKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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