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VN02 HFS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,156 mi
Last recorded180,156 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 180,156 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 180,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2016 132,012 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear quarter (6.1.A.1)

both side front wheel arch slightly corroded

both side inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 132,491 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jack point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jack point (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear quarter (6.1.A.1)

both side inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 128,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 122,518 miles

Exhaust rubber

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner cv boot split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 117,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 101,615 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 90,537 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 90,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 126,463 miles

front brakes fluctuating

rear bump stops missing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 126,433 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 126,330 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 122,427 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear lens repaired

rear of van boarded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 112,982 miles

wear & corrosion in all discs

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 HFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN02 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

VN02 HFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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