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YB02 VWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,688 mi
Last recorded191,688 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 191,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 191,057 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 191,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 187,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 179,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake disc,s worn

n/s/r shocker seal protector missing

n/s/r tyre has three nails in tread face

Fail 4 Dec 2013 179,571 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake disc,s worn

n/s/r shocker seal protector missing

n/s/r tyre has three nails in tread face

Pass 5 Dec 2012 175,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 170,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner cv boots split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 163,855 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 163,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 148,396 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 148,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 139,051 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 336,574 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 126,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 126,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 105,829 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 VWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB02 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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