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BF52 KGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

340,438 mi
Last recorded340,438 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 KGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 340,438 miles

Offside Front notice slight play in inner steering rack arm

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 317,457 miles

ALL UNDER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALD

Fail 4 May 2018 317,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALD

OIL LIGHT ON DASH

Rear WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 20 Apr 2017 291,436 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 291,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 274,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 274,388 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner SILL marked with yellow chalk (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 252,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 234,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f hub components have slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2014 234,246 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f hub components have slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2013 216,188 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 216,184 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 197,302 miles

brake pipes have been undersealed

exhaust has been repaired

offside and nearside inner cv gaiter's slightly deteriorated

sills have been repaired

Pass 17 Aug 2011 185,835 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside inner and outer sills damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2010 173,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 151,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 151,422 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 129,185 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 128,801 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 109,087 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 109,087 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,358 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 94,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BF52 KGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF52 KGA, 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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BF52 KGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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