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SW02 GYX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,348 mi
Last recorded123,348 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,348 miles

brake pipes covered in black underseal

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 106,710 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,263 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,534 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,544 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 53,544 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 53,544 miles

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

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

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR O/S LAMP LENS SLIGHT CRACK

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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SW02 GYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 SW02 GYX, 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 SW02 GYX registered?

SW02 GYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is SW02 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 GYX 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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