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S15 RFT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,727 mi
Last recorded223,727 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 RFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 223,727 miles

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

Direction indicators not working hazard lights (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure temp repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.6.6)

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

all underside showing signs of corrosion

wipers only work on one speed

Pass 10 Jun 2015 209,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014
Fail 17 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 151,242 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 151,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 180,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 180,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 154,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 119,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 119,848 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,243 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 81,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,027 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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S15 RFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S15 RFT, 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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S15 RFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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