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RY02 YNB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,557 mi
Last recorded178,557 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 178,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides badlt perishing requires attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on both sides inner and outer sills and rear of vehicle

hand brake travel high

offside handbrake cable in poor condition but functions

Pass 16 Nov 2020 168,066 miles

corrosion on inner and outer sills

nearside inner cv boot perished

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition but functions

Pass 27 Nov 2019 161,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 160,933 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on body

Fail 26 May 2018 160,920 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on body

Pass 6 Sep 2016 158,314 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general corrosion around vehicle

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 154,026 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 154,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 147,785 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 147,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 137,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 128,151 miles

exhaust system corroded and has small pinholes

nearside front inner drivehaft boot perished

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 121,322 miles

front flexy hoses are starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2010 111,332 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split ends

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

rewar number plate loose

Fail 14 May 2009 100,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 14 May 2009 100,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,429 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 84,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 64,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,533 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 YNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY02 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

RY02 YNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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