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BU52 RKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,177 mi
Last recorded96,177 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 RKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

off side and near side load doors unable to open

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,240 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,677 miles

general corrosion to vehicle

underneath vehicle covered in mud

Fail 1 Mar 2016 81,655 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general corrosion to vehicle

underneath vehicle covered in mud

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 62,473 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,072 miles

Oil leak

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

parts of exhaust rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

parts of exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,393 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,379 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres perishing on the outer sidewalls

screw found in the offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,594 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,812 miles

please see the advisory form issued on the previous MOT failure 971526257257

Fail 13 Sep 2007 52,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s mirror missing (centre remains)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,371 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 RKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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