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BT52 MWZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,621 mi
Last recorded171,621 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 MWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 171,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 171,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 168,707 miles

body sills rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2020 168,707 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

body sills rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 165,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT BADLY SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 165,955 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps renewed 2 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT BADLY SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working renewed bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam renewed bulb and fuse (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working renewed bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 161,461 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 161,461 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,979 miles

Front WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 155,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DIPPED BEAM'S NOT WORKING BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour LAMP BROKEN (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH STOP LAMPS NOT WORKING (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 150,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 144,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 144,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 126,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 126,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,937 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,273 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,840 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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BT52 MWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT52 MWZ, 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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BT52 MWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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