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SM02 YPE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,384 mi
Last recorded147,384 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 YPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 147,384 miles

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

Oil leak

glow plug warning light illuminated

Fail 6 Apr 2013 147,384 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

glow plug warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,243 miles

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

exhaust centre heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 97,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,415 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 41,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE NOT CLEANUING SCREEN

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 YPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM02 YPE, 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 SM02 YPE registered?

SM02 YPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is SM02 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 YPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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