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DF52 DYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,121 mi
Last recorded215,121 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 215,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 204,112 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body slightly rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2017 204,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 195,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 195,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 180,118 miles

nsf inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 164,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 148,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 134,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 121,946 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 121,946 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 95,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,185 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,193 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 86,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,666 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 73,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,750 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,115 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)

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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DF52 DYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF52 DYY, 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 DF52 DYY registered?

DF52 DYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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