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YX02 VWN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

228,709 mi
Last recorded228,709 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 228,709 miles

sill corroded at offside front

Fail 8 Dec 2011 228,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

sill corroded at offside front

Pass 12 Oct 2010 205,505 miles

Different size tyres front and rear.

Offside front tyre is fairly well worn,

Offside parking brake giving less performance than nearside and also working slower.

Offside rear tyre wearing more on inside edge.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 205,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Different size tyres front and rear.

Offside front tyre is fairly well worn,

Offside parking brake giving less performance than nearside and also working slower.

Offside rear tyre wearing more on inside edge.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 177,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 141,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 141,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 119,026 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 119,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front inner drive shaft boot is split

offside front inner drive shaft boot is perished

Pass 15 Feb 2006 92,101 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 91,994 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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YX02 VWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YX02 VWN, 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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YX02 VWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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