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BU52 RYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,509 mi
Last recorded171,509 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 171,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by spring seats (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 171,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by spring seats (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 162,238 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 162,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 153,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 147,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 137,308 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 108,056 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 108,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,396 miles

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

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 29 Jul 2009 91,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,135 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,135 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,047 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 RYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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