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YW02 OXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,447 mi
Last recorded168,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 168,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 159,961 miles

Offside small chip in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2018 159,845 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 25 May 2017 149,940 miles

Corrosion Forming On underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Rubber Boot Completely Split

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Seatbelt Twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn Smooth

Fail 24 May 2017 149,940 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion Forming On underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Rubber Boot Completely Split

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Seatbelt Twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn Smooth

Pass 24 May 2016 138,611 miles

N/s headlamp cracked

Fail 20 May 2016 138,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 122,772 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion forming on both outers sill`s

n/s/rear tyre has scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2015 122,771 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion forming on both outers sill`s

n/s/rear tyre has scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 111,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,741 miles

all 4 tyres low

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres low

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,286 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 73,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,383 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres slightly cracked.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,383 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s and o/s/r tyres slightly cracked.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,370 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,495 miles

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

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

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

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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YW02 OXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW02 OXS, 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 YW02 OXS registered?

YW02 OXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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