2002 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 1,810 MOT tests
2002 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2002 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 Vito years (1,810 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 48.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 132,280
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,810
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 22.1% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27%
- Suspension22.2%
- Body, chassis and structure22.1%
- Brakes20.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.9%
- Tyres6.4%
- Seat belts and airbags6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.22%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 8.18%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.01%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 5.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.48%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.53%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.56%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (8.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.57%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2002 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 Vito years (1,810 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.22% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (8.18% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 132,280 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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