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S111 OAR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

219,189 mi
Last recorded219,189 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 OAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 219,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside inner sill corroded (non structural)

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2022 209,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 209,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 209,102 miles

front brake disks corroded on contact faces

offside front inner wing corroded, not within 30cm of any mounting

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2020 204,088 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 204,079 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019

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

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

underbody corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2019

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

underbody corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2018 199,041 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 194,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2017

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2015 215,104 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre cracking/tread low

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Apr 2014 188,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns sill holed

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 185,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 183,203 miles

Advise corrosion started on underside of vehicle

Advise movement in offside front steering arm

Pass 1 May 2009 177,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 161,309 miles

near side door mirror broken

off/side front inner c/v boot split

Fail 14 May 2008 161,306 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side door mirror broken

off/side front inner c/v boot split

Pass 6 Feb 2007 143,516 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 143,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 124,528 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 124,528 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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S111 OAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S111 OAR, 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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S111 OAR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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