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SN02 RVY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 98,935 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 98,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall gouged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,644 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 28 May 2018 88,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,087 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 87,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,622 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both top strut bearings partially seized

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,951 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,171 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front door inner grab handle damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,272 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,272 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,424 miles

osf inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,424 miles

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

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

osf inner cv boot split

Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,987 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2009 70,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,037 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 61,066 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 50,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,273 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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SN02 RVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SN02 RVY, 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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SN02 RVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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