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BF52 YYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,864 mi
Last recorded184,864 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 184,864 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 158,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 151,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 142,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 123,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 101,984 miles

Both rear lamp units deteriorated/damaged.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front inner cv boot split.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Both rear lamp units deteriorated/damaged.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front inner cv boot split.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,417 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 91,417 miles

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

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

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

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,035 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perishing.

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 66,530 miles

Both rear lamp lens's cracked.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil level low... . +1l.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,530 miles

Both rear lamp lens's cracked.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil level low... . +1l.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear lamp cracked/deteriorated.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear lamp cracked/deteriorated.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,142 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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BF52 YYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYS, 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 BF52 YYS registered?

BF52 YYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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