MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake pipes corroded
exhaust cat corroded and blowing
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front brake pipes corroded
exhaust cat corroded and blowing
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear light units adrift at outer fixing points small hole n/s head lamp unit n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes slight corrosion both rear axle metal brake pipes slight corrosion both rear tyres close to legal limit handbrake poor opperation
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear light units adrift at outer fixing points small hole n/s head lamp unit n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes slight corrosion both rear axle metal brake pipes slight corrosion both rear tyres close to legal limit handbrake poor opperation
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light remains on
offside and nearside inner drive shaft boots split
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside and nearside inner drive shaft boots split
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front wipers starting to split
rear number plate becoming unlegdable
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO02 FNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 FNL, 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 FNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2002.
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