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VU02 EWN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,662 mi
Last recorded148,662 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 EWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 148,662 miles

corrosion to both front and rear door shuts

corrosion to both front and rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to front wings

corrosion to rear chassis and rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills some areas outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to outer sills some areas outside prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2014 148,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to both front and rear door shuts

corrosion to both front and rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to front wings

corrosion to rear chassis and rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills some areas outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to outer sills some areas outside prescribed area

Pass 17 May 2013 137,767 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 137,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 133,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 133,526 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 129,921 miles

n/s inner cv boot split,front discs rusted

Fail 20 May 2011 129,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s inner cv boot split,front discs rusted

Pass 19 May 2010 124,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 117,265 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 May 2009 117,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 103,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 94,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 85,000 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 85,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 143,628 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 143,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

bolt posibly loose gear linkage and or linkage possibly worn

engine oil level on minimum

handbrake travel may be reduced by adjustment

heatshield resting on exhaust box & rattling

windscreen pillar trim missing n/s

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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VU02 EWN 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 58.8%.

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 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 VU02 EWN, 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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VU02 EWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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