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BU52 RDX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

170,301 mi
Last recorded170,301 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 RDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2015 170,301 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under plastic trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 158,505 miles

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

heatsheild loose by exhaust

Fail 3 Oct 2014 158,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

heatsheild loose by exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2013 157,896 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 157,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 149,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 143,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 143,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 141,184 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2010 141,182 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2009 139,721 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 139,719 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 132,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 118,622 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 118,619 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 96,210 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 96,158 miles

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

nearside headlamp chipped

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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BU52 RDX 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 52.9%.

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 BU52 RDX, 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 BU52 RDX registered?

BU52 RDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 RDX safe to buy?

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