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VX02 UKL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

172,382 mi
Last recorded172,382 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2008 172,382 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

auto headlamp adjuster not working.

both front brake hoses cracked & perished.

handbrake travel high.

light body damage & corrosion to both sides & rear of vehicle.

mileage illumination light not working

n/s/f bumper cover insecure.

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but not showing white light.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 172,382 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

auto headlamp adjuster not working.

both front brake hoses cracked & perished.

handbrake travel high.

light body damage & corrosion to both sides & rear of vehicle.

mileage illumination light not working

n/s/f bumper cover insecure.

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but not showing white light.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 147,439 miles

as per advisory notice issued 04/04/2007 with vt30 except cv boot, tail box and heat shield hav been done.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 147,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

aerial insecure.

centre exhaust heat shield insecure (rattling).

front registration plate cracked but still visible.

n/s inner cv boot split.

n/s milometre alumination bulb not working.

o/s/f door panel slightly insecure.

rear end of exhaust tail box cracked but still strong.

various light corrosion + accident damage around vehicle.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 147,342 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 103,638 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 103,637 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre silencer weak

f/no plate cracked

spare tyre defective

suspect front exhaust mount missing

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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VX02 UKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VX02 UKL, 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 VX02 UKL registered?

VX02 UKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is VX02 UKL safe to buy?

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