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WV02 BHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,103 mi
Last recorded152,103 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 152,103 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 152,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both inner driveshaft boots torn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 138,453 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,445 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 138,445 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2009 124,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 113,869 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 113,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror damaged . o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 101,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 101,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s inner c.v boot perished - exhaust silencer deteriorating - front exhaust mounting deterirating - n/s mirror cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/ mirror glass cracked

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

Fail 9 Mar 2006 89,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

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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WV02 BHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV02 BHW, 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 WV02 BHW registered?

WV02 BHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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