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VK02 DXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,719 mi
Last recorded172,719 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 DXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 172,719 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 166,384 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner door shut within 30cm of a seatbelt mount but not to excess at present

corrosion to n/s/f wing

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch within 30cm of a suspension mount but not to excess at present

corrosion to o/s/f inner door shut within 30cm of a seatbelt mount but not to excess at present

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch within 30cm of a suspension mount but not to excess at present

crack in front numberplate

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes perished but no play at present

front slam panel corroded

general surface corrosion to vehicles underbody

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight play in o/s/f steering arm but not to excess at present

Pass 4 Jan 2010 159,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 159,975 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 154,769 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 154,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 143,414 miles

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

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2007
Fail 30 Mar 2007

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 111,630 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 111,630 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VK02 DXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK02 DXR, 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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VK02 DXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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