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2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

167,490 mi
Last recorded167,490 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 167,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side door damaged.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded,

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 164,499 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 164,493 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 164,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general vehicle body and chassis in poor condition

nsr and osr inner wheel arch to rear panal corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 164,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

ns and os outer slls heaverly corroded

nsr and osr rear inner lower panal tp inner wheel arch holed

nsr inner sill in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2019 164,338 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

ns and os outer slls heaverly corroded

nsr and osr rear inner lower panal tp inner wheel arch holed

nsr inner sill in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2018 164,052 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both ns and os inner and outer sills heaverly welded and in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2017 163,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

extensive welding repairs to sills and underside heavy underseal

rear brake readings low

Fail 18 Oct 2017 163,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

extensive welding repairs to sills and underside heavy underseal

rear brake readings low

Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

underside corroding in places

Fail 20 Oct 2016 162,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

underside corroding in places

Fail 15 Jul 2016 162,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill filled with isopon (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing lock pin on pad retaining slider (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill filled with isopon (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill filled with isopon (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing spring clip inner pad (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2015 159,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 159,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 156,708 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 156,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 156,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 154,623 miles

Front Pipe Leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 149,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2011 149,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(2.5C.1)The offside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter is split

(2.7.2a)The nearside and the offside rear suspension dampers cases are excessively deteriorated

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present.which has not yet reached the point of test failure,but will soon require attention

(6.3.1c)The front number plate is slightly damaged adjacent one of the characters

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 13 Apr 2010 134,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 134,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,429 miles

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f inner boot insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2008 117,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 111,897 miles

o/s/r door does not open from out side

Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 88,892 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ORF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 WV02 ORF, 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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WV02 ORF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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