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YB02 VWR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 92,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 88,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,935 miles

rear inner sill sections corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,382 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,382 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Gaitor Slightly Worn

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 79,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Gaitor Slightly Worn

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,125 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,817 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,875 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,024 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 69,024 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,347 miles

Offside Front advise - brake hose is secured properly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,387 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,382 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,117 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corrosion.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,598 miles

NEAR SIDE INNER CV JOINT GATTOR SPLIT

REAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MEETING REQUIRED EFORT

Fail 9 Dec 2009 38,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,271 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 33,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 33,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,889 miles

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

Stone chip in offside front headlamp

Fail 24 Apr 2008 22,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stone chip in offside front headlight lense

Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,692 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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YB02 VWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YB02 VWR, 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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YB02 VWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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