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YP02 UZG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,767 mi
Last recorded165,767 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 UZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 165,767 miles

Corosion of vehicle chassis and inner sills and floor

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 165,625 miles

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

Corosion of vehicle chassis and inner sills and floor

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 137,075 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 137,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 103,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,911 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 84,556 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear lamp has slight damage

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,670 miles

advisory sheet attached

Fail 21 Jul 2006 24,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,380 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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YP02 UZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP02 UZG, 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 YP02 UZG registered?

YP02 UZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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