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DG52 BSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,177 mi
Last recorded176,177 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 BSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 176,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 176,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 170,227 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 170,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis starting too corrod.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 164,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 155,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 146,193 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 138,457 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 138,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,398 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 129,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 122,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 114,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 107,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 80,189 miles

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

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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DG52 BSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG52 BSO, 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 DG52 BSO registered?

DG52 BSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is DG52 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 BSO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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