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SHR 859

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,140 mi
Last recorded162,140 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHR 859
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 162,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 234,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 229,174 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2024 228,941 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail [valance area] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 224,893 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2022 219,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2021 213,928 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2020 210,129 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade split but clears screen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 210,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front wiper blade split but clears screen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 8 Oct 2019 204,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front CV boots slightly perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2018 193,488 miles

offside front inner driveshaft boot becoming perished

pin hole offside front outer driveshaft boot

Fail 3 Oct 2018 193,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front inner driveshaft boot becoming perished

pin hole offside front outer driveshaft boot

Pass 2 Oct 2017 180,361 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 168,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 168,822 miles

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)

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 159,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 147,429 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters becoming slightly perished

slight play both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

some play offside inner track rod ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 127,135 miles

rear brake discs becoming worn

Pass 8 Oct 2011 116,479 miles

both front brake discs heavily worn

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

exhaust centre box deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,966 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

both rear brake discs becoming worn

exhaust silencer box deteriorated but not considered excessive

offside driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust reare silencer split and blowing slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

slight wear to both front brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2007 62,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front wipers split

rear wiper split

small split in centre section

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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SHR 859 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SHR 859, 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 SHR 859 registered?

SHR 859 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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