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VU02 VDZ

2002 Mercedes Minibus

Red Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

322,287 mi
Last recorded322,287 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 VDZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 322,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 316,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 316,542 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 311,739 miles

all rear centre seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2016 311,739 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row (5.2.5b)

all rear centre seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2015 304,474 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 304,474 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 295,253 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 295,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 288,991 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 288,991 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 272,194 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 244,556 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 244,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

near side front tyre looks soft

rear brake pads low

spare tyre low tread depth and flat

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Feb 2010 219,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 198,435 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 198,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 169,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 144,244 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 115,076 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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VU02 VDZ is a 2002 Mercedes Minibus in Red with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 VDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU02 VDZ is a 2002 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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