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SH02 HXN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 HXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,437 miles

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

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

both inner cv boots torn

centre row/nearside seat belt slow to retract

incorrect wipers fitted

knock through steering

nearside reverse light inop

nearside window inop

rear brake discs very corroded

service light on

slight dampness at turbo

slight play in offside steeriong arm

tail pipe hitting tow bar

tyre size 195/70/15

washer hose loose at wipers(still washing)

suspect injector leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2011 94,434 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both inner cv boots torn

centre row/nearside seat belt slow to retract

incorrect wipers fitted

knock through steering

nearside reverse light inop

nearside window inop

rear brake discs very corroded

service light on

slight dampness at turbo

slight play in offside steeriong arm

tail pipe hitting tow bar

tyre size 195/70/15

washer hose loose at wipers(still washing)

suspect injector leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2010 89,620 miles

front tyres worn low

front wipers torn and smearing

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust hitting against tow bar

front tyres worn low

n/s center seat belt slow to retract and twisted slightly

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/f inner c.v.boot split

n/s/r door difficult to open

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-advise replacement

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded

tyre sizes - 195/70r15

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,620 miles

exhaust hitting against tow bar

front tyres worn low

front tyres worn low

front wipers torn and smearing

n/s center seat belt slow to retract and twisted slightly

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/f inner c.v.boot split

n/s/r door difficult to open

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-advise replacement

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded

tyre sizes - 195/70r15

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,186 miles

Both front m/cyl to flexi brake pipes partially covered with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.

Both outer sills are beginning to corrode.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 83,183 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Outer Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Both front m/cyl to flexi brake pipes partially covered with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.

Both outer sills are beginning to corrode.

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 80,589 miles

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

Exhaust Turbo appears to have a slight oil leak.

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode at rear sliding door.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake wear indicator wires broken.

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 80,587 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust Turbo appears to have a slight oil leak.

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode at rear sliding door.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake wear indicator wires broken.

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,455 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 73,455 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,011 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 65,011 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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SH02 HXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH02 HXN, 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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SH02 HXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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