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GD52 RPU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,014 mi
Last recorded110,014 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 110,014 miles

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

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

front disc and pads slightly worn

rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2011 110,014 miles

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

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

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

front disc and pads slightly worn

rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Fail 1 May 2009 100,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 100,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 96,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,050 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

centre exhaust box slight leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front wing and front bumper slight damage

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight play in steering rack

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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GD52 RPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD52 RPU, 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 GD52 RPU registered?

GD52 RPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is GD52 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 RPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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