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VE02 KKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,286 mi
Last recorded164,286 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 164,286 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door has corrosion

Offside Front headlight slightly low

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers/undertray fitted

full underbody corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 155,338 miles

2 front inner wheel arch have corrosion

2 front wiper

2 main brake pipe have corrosion /grease o/s & n/s front to rear

2 rear inner wheel arch have corrosion

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

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust loose missing rubber

exhaust slight blow

front /rear brake disc have corrosion

inner sill sill have been repaired /paint o/s & n/s

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f door has corrosion

o/s/f head light kick off slightly low

o/s/f indicator light showing white on wing

outer sill have been repaired /paint o/s/ & n/s

rear cross member has heavy corrosion

rear number plate faded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 155,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush lots of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2 front inner wheel arch have corrosion

2 front wiper

2 main brake pipe have corrosion /grease o/s & n/s front to rear

2 rear inner wheel arch have corrosion

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

all tyre look low on air

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust loose missing rubber

exhaust slight blow

front /rear brake disc have corrosion

front grill loose

inner sill sill have been repaired /paint o/s & n/s

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f door has corrosion

o/s/f indicator light showing white on wing

outer sill have been repaired /paint o/s/ & n/s

rear cross member has heavy corrosion

rear number plate faded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 147,023 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND UNDERSEALED

EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 146,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 139,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 125,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight slightly dammaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 125,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight slightly dammaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 115,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,280 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,434 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,458 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 26,149 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,907 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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VE02 KKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VE02 KKU, 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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VE02 KKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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