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AM52 MPE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slight damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and edges are uneven (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

various brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front headlamps have low output

Fail 30 Dec 2020 131,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage loose center (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slight damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and edges are uneven (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

various brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front headlamps have low output

Pass 31 Dec 2019 97,886 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 97,747 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken driver side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicators both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps driver side rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn driver side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AM52 MPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AM52 MPE, 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 AM52 MPE registered?

AM52 MPE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM52 MPE safe to buy?

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