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SG02 WFH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both rear tyres have uneven wear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020

Oil leaking excessively from engine Covering some testable components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel No readings at wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has slight travel (high)

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly insecure

Rear Both rear tyres have uneven wear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 174,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded - centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 174,282 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded - centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative PRS (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 168,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bodywork in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2017 160,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body, underside and components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 155,290 miles

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

body and underside components corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 155,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes from l/s/v (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

body and underside components corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 151,130 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 151,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system excessively rough both strut top bearings (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 147,859 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 144,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 144,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 128,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 122,821 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 115,516 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 115,516 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 106,987 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 106,875 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,002 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 96,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 91,794 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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SG02 WFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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