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SM02 UHE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,919 mi
Last recorded160,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 UHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 160,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 160,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 158,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 158,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 155,063 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 155,063 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 146,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 135,545 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 116,335 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 116,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 74,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 74,300 miles

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

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

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

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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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SM02 UHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM02 UHE, 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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SM02 UHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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