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W888 URN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 URN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 88,163 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D style bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 88,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D style bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 86,794 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 86,764 miles

Body component insecure front grill insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing @ bulk head and wing inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing in front of strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner behind splash guard holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1/4 panel to rear valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing @ bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing beneath headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror is missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed in several places and been filled using fibre glass to hide defects (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1/4 panel to rear valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining springs incorrectly fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member holed @ towbar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted springs incorrectly fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 84,145 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 84,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed At strut leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 89% due to pipe failure (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Load valve to nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 87% due to pipe failure (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp wet internally

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2023 81,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp wet internally

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,302 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,300 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 78,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 76,451 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 76,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 23 May 2017 75,245 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 75,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 70,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inside & outside (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inside & outside (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,886 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,288 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,531 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,985 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,413 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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W888 URN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W888 URN, 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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W888 URN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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