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BU52 RVA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,001 mi
Last recorded204,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 204,001 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 173,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 159,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 139,808 miles

Oil leak

o/s/headlight cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2008 139,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/headlight cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 120,510 miles

offside front cv gaitor insecure

offside front headlight lens chipped

Fail 8 Jan 2007 120,478 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

off side front headlight has stone chip damage

off side front inner drive shaft gaitor insercure

Pass 5 Jan 2006 104,577 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 RVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

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

Is BU52 RVA safe to buy?

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