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SL02 TVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,231 mi
Last recorded111,231 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 TVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,231 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 111,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,092 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 108,092 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,414 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 89,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,195 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SL02 TVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SL02 TVC, 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 SL02 TVC registered?

SL02 TVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is SL02 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 TVC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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