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VO02 EYA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,820 mi
Last recorded200,820 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 EYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 200,820 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2013 200,820 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 184,936 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 184,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 170,464 miles

Nearside and offside driveshaft inner gaitors torn

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both nearside and offside cill panels starting to corrode

passenger mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2011 170,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside driveshaft inner gaitors torn

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both nearside and offside cill panels starting to corrode

passenger mirror cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 169,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside and offside driveshaft inner gaitors torn

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both nearside and offside cill panels starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre sidewall has a slight cut

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 24 May 2010 154,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2010 153,868 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 139,155 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 139,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 123,044 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 123,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 May 2008 122,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,366 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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VO02 EYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VO02 EYA, 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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VO02 EYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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