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AO52 HPU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,422 mi
Last recorded81,422 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 81,422 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame in various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting at bottom of all doors but not yet a sharp edge

rear wiper split

very heavy corrosion both rear out riggers but not structural to tow bar

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting both inner and outer sills but not yet to excess

corrosion starting o/s/f arch but not yet a sharp edge

corrosion starting various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

rear wiper split

very heavy corrosion both rear outriggers but not structural to towbar

Fail 15 Aug 2015 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan and chassie (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting both inner and outer sills but not yet to excess

corrosion starting o/s/f arch but not yet a sharp edge

corrosion starting various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

rear wiper split

very heavy corrosion both rear outriggers but not structural to towbar

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT A LITTLE DISCOLOURED ADVISE REPLACING BULB

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

WOODEN FLOOR IN REAR

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in variouse places under vehicle but not yet to excess

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

crack outside sweep of the blades n/s bottom

n/s/r shock dust cover heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre and both n/s tyres at 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

corrosion starting in variouse places under vehicle but not yet to excess

corrosion through both rear crossmember outriggers but not structural to towbar

crack outside sweep of the blades

n/s/r shock dust cover heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

scale on n/s/r disc

slight play o/s inner rack joint

wooden floor fitted inside rear of vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

corrosion starting in variouse places under vehicle but not yet to excess

corrosion through both rear crossmember outriggers but not structural to towbar

crack outside sweep of the blades

n/s/r shock dust cover heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

scale on n/s/r disc

slight play o/s inner rack joint

wooden floor fitted inside rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,185 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres at 3mm

corrosion both rear crossmember outriggers but not structural

corrosion starting o/s outer sill but not yet to excess

screen cracked outside sweep of the blades

Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,174 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres at 3mm

corrosion both rear crossmember outriggers but not structural

corrosion starting o/s outer sill but not yet to excess

screen cracked outside sweep of the blades

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,171 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,171 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 53,788 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,285 miles

Exhaust downpipe has a minor leak.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,976 miles

park brake travel high but not yet to travel stop

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,553 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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AO52 HPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO52 HPU, 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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AO52 HPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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