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V8 RPL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,818 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill weak. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 73,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,319 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades dont clear screen very well

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

all tyres cracked & split

o/sf inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,160 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/f inner cv boot split

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s rear light cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,464 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2005 23,714 miles

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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V8 RPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V8 RPL, 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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V8 RPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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