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Y50 NYE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

263,891 mi
Last recorded263,891 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 NYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 263,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 262,149 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 260,034 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r of vehicle. not with 30 cm's of a load bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2023 258,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 254,776 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 254,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 252,760 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side both sides (jacking point area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 251,566 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 250,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 248,341 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 248,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 245,242 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 245,238 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 240,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 231,391 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Engine Management Light

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front inner door handle slightly damaged

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

Offside drivers seat damage

rear cross member slight corrosion

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2014 224,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 224,968 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 217,282 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 10 Dec 2012 209,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 201,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 201,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 190,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 186,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 180,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 170,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 170,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 137,384 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 137,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 102,063 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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Y50 NYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y50 NYE, 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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Y50 NYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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