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BU52 RMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 RMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,477 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded

Both front brake pipes (before flexi hoses) corroded

Both front jacking points corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded in places

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All 4 wheel arches corroded

Both front brake pipes (before flexi hoses) corroded

Both front jacking points corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded in places

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,779 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,560 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,359 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 52,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,455 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,141 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 19,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,113 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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BU52 RMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU52 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

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

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