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RO02 JKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,801 mi
Last recorded148,801 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,801 miles

Centre exhaust box rear most hanger not attached

Nearside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Front Play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill

Nearside Steering rack gater deteriorated

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Outer CV boot poorly secured & leaking grease

Offside Rear Corrosion to sill

Spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Sep 2018 148,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Centre exhaust box rear most hanger not attached

Nearside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Nearside Front Play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill

Nearside Steering rack gater deteriorated

Offside Front Corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Outer CV boot poorly secured & leaking grease

Offside Rear Corrosion to sill

Spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,582 miles

Corrosion to NSR metal brake pipe

Corrosion to NSR sill

Corrosion to OSR sill

Corrosion to chassis at NSF jacking point

Corrosion to chassis at OSF jacking point

Play found in NS steering system, rack or inner track rod

Spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Sep 2017 144,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to NSR metal brake pipe

Corrosion to NSR sill

Corrosion to OSR sill

Corrosion to chassis at NSF jacking point

Corrosion to chassis at OSF jacking point

Play found in NS steering system, rack or inner track rod

Spare tyre flat

Large amount of play found in OS inner track rod

Pass 8 Sep 2016 140,666 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

NSR tyre perished in tread section and worn to limit on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Screen wipers slightly poor

Slight corrosion to NS sill

Slight corrosion to OS sill

Slight play in OS inner track rod

Spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Sep 2016 140,637 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner track joint to rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs in poor condition

NSR tyre perished in tread section and worn to limit on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Screen wipers slightly poor

Slight corrosion to NS sill

Slight corrosion to OS sill

Slight play in OS inner track rod

Spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,864 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 28 Aug 2015 138,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 30 Aug 2014 136,756 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

windscreen cracked outside of perscribed area

Fail 29 Aug 2014 136,756 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

windscreen cracked outside of perscribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2013 133,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 127,255 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both inner drive shaft boots are u/s.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,669 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside inner driveshaft boot split failier next mot

offside inner driveshaft boot split failier next mot

Fail 9 Sep 2011 118,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside inner driveshaft boot split failier next mot

offside inner driveshaft boot split failier next mot

Pass 7 Sep 2010 109,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,066 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 87,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,169 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,791 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 73,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside wiperblade slightly split

offside wiperblade slightly split

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,081 miles

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

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

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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RO02 JKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RO02 JKU, 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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RO02 JKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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