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SG02 WFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,984 mi
Last recorded227,984 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 WFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 227,984 miles

general body surface rust

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all archs corroded

brake load valve corroded

brake pipes corroded (rear)

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside wing mirror casing insecure

offside front inner cv gaitor insecure

offside rear body damage

Fail 1 Oct 2010 198,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 198,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 641,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 641,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 141,146 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 141,146 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise centre exhaust has split mounting

advise o/s inner cv boot split

advuise oil leak under engine

Pass 1 Oct 2007 122,890 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 122,887 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 96,607 miles

front slam panel rusty

no spare tyre

oil leak from engine

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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SG02 WFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG02 WFE, 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 SG02 WFE registered?

SG02 WFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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