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SG02 WFW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,329 mi
Last recorded145,329 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 WFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 145,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 142,374 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 142,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 138,958 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 138,958 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 131,757 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 126,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2006 123,207 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SG02 WFW, 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 WFW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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