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WA02 RYD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,492 mi
Last recorded169,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 RYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 169,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering a little stiff

Pass 16 May 2024 157,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 146,811 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper and behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 146,791 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner / outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , seat mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 141,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

duct tape on lower edges of doors and n/s/r wheel arch presume covering sharp edges,maintain tape so edges are not exposed.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 141,915 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury broken aerial stub sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

duct tape on lower edges of doors and n/s/r wheel arch presume covering sharp edges,maintain tape so edges are not exposed.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 137,446 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 137,446 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking leakoff pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 132,895 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 132,892 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on silencer (7.1.2)

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

heat shield resting on exhaust causing rattle.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on silencer (7.1.2)

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

excessive travel in handbrake cable,small reserve.

heat shield resting on exhaust causing rattle.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 124,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,504 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,227 miles

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

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

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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WA02 RYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA02 RYD, 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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WA02 RYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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