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DG52 XED

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear lower body corners holed

underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,082 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear offside and nearside corner panels corroded and holed

whole under side surface corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,257 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear rear section of vehicle floor rotten

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 109,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner section of jacking point rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside small hole in the center of the outer offside sill

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear rear section of vehicle floor rotten

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

whole underside of van surface corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock to bearing carrier bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

whole underside of van surface corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,606 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,207 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Nsr tyre perishing and cutting out on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering arms ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 99,202 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Nsr tyre perishing and cutting out on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering arms ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,836 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 93,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2014 89,591 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 89,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 85,954 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 85,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 873,608 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,592 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers wing mirror glass cracked, still visible to rear

Pass 26 Nov 2011 74,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 71,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,321 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,338 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 46,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,156 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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DG52 XED is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DG52 XED, 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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DG52 XED is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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