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RO02 OXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,507 mi
Last recorded166,507 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 OXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 166,507 miles

? air leak / missfire

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 c (4.1.E.1)

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

body and underbody corrosion

slight split wipers

wear inner edges both front tyres 195/70/15c

wear inner rack ends

Fail 18 Mar 2016 166,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

? air leak / missfire

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 c (4.1.E.1)

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

body and underbody corrosion

slight split wipers

wear inner edges both front tyres 195/70/15c

wear inner rack ends

Pass 16 Mar 2015 162,339 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped, slightly worn.

Front brake efforts imbalanced.

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Odometer illumination not working/faint.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers (all) weak.

Various areas corrosion noted.

Fail 14 Mar 2015 162,339 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake discs lipped, slightly worn.

Front brake efforts imbalanced.

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Odometer illumination not working/faint.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers (all) weak.

Various areas corrosion noted.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 158,583 miles

both front inner c.v gaitors pershing

center exhaust damaged

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

front brakes slight imbalance

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre cut

odometer light not working

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 151,168 miles

Engine bay rattle noted.

Engine slightly smoky.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S wing repeater faded.

Slight play inner steering tie rods.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 146,255 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake disc corrded & pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2012 146,251 miles

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake disc corrded & pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 141,021 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 141,021 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 139,546 miles

both front inner drive shaft gaiters are split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 124,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 124,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 111,125 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 111,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,223 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 85,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 OXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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