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YD02 FWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,025 mi
Last recorded179,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 FWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 179,025 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 179,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount missing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 145,013 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 145,013 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs very thin

both inner cv gaitors split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 124,151 miles

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

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

hand brake travel long ok time of test

o/s front inner cv boot split

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,564 miles

front brake imbalance

osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 50,608 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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YD02 FWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD02 FWU, 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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What year was YD02 FWU registered?

YD02 FWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is YD02 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD02 FWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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