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FH52 SSV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,743 mi
Last recorded173,743 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 SSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 173,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,665 miles

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

Vehicle chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2015 157,665 miles

Nearside 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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/body next to fuel filler (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2014 141,845 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 141,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 120,409 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 120,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside washer jet partially blocked but still providing sufficient fluid to clear swept zone.

Slight corrosion in lower section of nearside sliding door.

Slight damage to offside tail-light lens.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,436 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,263 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 36,263 miles

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

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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FH52 SSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 FH52 SSV, 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 FH52 SSV registered?

FH52 SSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is FH52 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 SSV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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