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VN02 AXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 AXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,567 miles

light marks on screen

outer sill showing surface corrosion a hole in offside sill outside of prescibed area

Fail 12 Mar 2018 90,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light marks on screen

outer sill showing surface corrosion a hole in offside sill outside of prescibed area

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,143 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,810 miles

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

evidence of fuel on sub frame, but connot see leakage from system

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,733 miles

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

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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VN02 AXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN02 AXR, 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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What year was VN02 AXR registered?

VN02 AXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VN02 AXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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