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BG52 ZTJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,843 mi
Last recorded199,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 199,843 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 195,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 189,741 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 189,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outter sills damaged due to incorrect jacking

front registration plate cracked but can still be read

Pass 9 Jul 2014 185,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 173,868 miles

1.glow plug light on 2.oil leaks 3.slight corrosion of n/s sill

Fail 6 Jul 2013 173,867 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1.glow plug light on 2.oil leaks 3.slight corrosion of n/s sill

Pass 10 Jul 2012 166,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 166,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 163,602 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside wing mirror glass is damaged but still serviceable

There is alot of C.V grease around the nearside front outer C.V gaiter. Gaiter is in tacted and still serviceable

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 163,574 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light is on

Offside wing mirror glass is damaged but still serviceable

There is alot of C.V grease around the nearside front outer C.V gaiter. Gaiter is in tacted and still serviceable

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 154,140 miles

o/s/f door mirror broken oil on engine and g/box front brake discs lipped and worn pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit slight play in steering rack n/plate cracking and fadeing

Fail 22 Oct 2009 154,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s/f door mirror broken oil on engine and g/box front brake discs lipped and worn pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit slight play in steering rack n/plate cracking and fadeing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 146,446 miles

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

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

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

bad engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2007 140,266 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 140,263 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 138,814 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 102,714 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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BG52 ZTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG52 ZTJ, 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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BG52 ZTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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