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WV02 VLL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

178,974 mi
Last recorded178,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 VLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 178,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 163,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Dec 2017 163,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2017 150,837 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 150,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2017 149,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,980 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 140,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,617 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,617 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leek from turbo

rear lamps damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,451 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leek from turbo

rear lamps damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear suspension bushes worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers sead damaged

rear lamp lences damaged

when bringing vehicle in i noticed a knoking on front suspension but no fault found whill testeind

wiper blades worn

Fail 1 Feb 2014 97,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front and rear suspension bushes worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers sead damaged

rear lamp lences damaged

when bringing vehicle in i noticed a knoking on front suspension but no fault found whill testeind

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Feb 2013 88,518 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/rear light lense cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,518 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/rear light lense cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2012 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

discs and pads will soon need to be replaced

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,560 miles

discs and pads will soon need to be replaced

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,588 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2010 51,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,157 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pipe left support braket broken still secure

n/s/f drop link gaitor split no play

o/s/f drop link gaitor split no play

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,288 miles

front pipe left support braket broken still secure

n/s/f drop link gaitor split no play

o/s/f drop link gaitor split no play

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,298 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 27,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,344 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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WV02 VLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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