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RY02 KKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

225,689 mi
Last recorded225,689 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 225,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 225,689 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 221,738 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 221,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 212,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion on vehicle

Fail 19 May 2015 212,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2014 200,152 miles

N/S wiper poor

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 27 May 2014 200,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S wiper poor

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 May 2013 185,924 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2013 185,923 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 157,561 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside headlamp poorly mounted in apature but beam OK

Fail 30 Aug 2011 157,561 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside headlamp poorly mounted in apature but beam OK

Pass 10 Sep 2010 142,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 142,483 miles

o/s inner c/v boot split & n/s perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 122,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 101,152 miles

rear discs & pads in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2007 86,193 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s rear lamp cracked

rear discs rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,193 miles

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

o/s rear lamp cracked

rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,462 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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RY02 KKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RY02 KKV, 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 RY02 KKV registered?

RY02 KKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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