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VA02 GKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,319 mi
Last recorded140,319 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 140,319 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 135,841 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 129,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,538 miles

Nearside centre chassis has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,144 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 116,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 110,184 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,854 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 98,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,391 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,057 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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VA02 GKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA02 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA02 GKU registered?

VA02 GKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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The MOT history for VA02 GKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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