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YB02 VXJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,196 mi
Last recorded131,196 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,196 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 121,348 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 121,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,157 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 115,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 107,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,805 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,990 miles

Drivers side front flexy brake pipe slightly perished

Drivers side handbrake effort down-advise investigation/repair

Drivers side wiper blade splitting

Exhaust heatshield loose (over silencer)

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2006 56,990 miles

Drivers side front flexy brake pipe slightly perished

Drivers side handbrake effort down-advise investigation/repair

Drivers side wiper blade splitting

Exhaust heatshield loose (over silencer)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle

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 VXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB02 VXJ registered?

YB02 VXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is YB02 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB02 VXJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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