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VF02 MVD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

250,825 mi
Last recorded250,825 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 250,825 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 250,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 214,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

screen scratched

shows slight smoke

Fail 28 Feb 2011 214,300 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

screen scratched

shows slight smoke

Pass 10 Feb 2010 235,721 miles

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

shows slight smoke during acceleration

Pass 13 Feb 2009 230,050 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 223,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 13 Feb 2007 215,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 185,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VF02 MVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VF02 MVD, 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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VF02 MVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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