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GJ52 CXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,811 mi
Last recorded124,811 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

both front steering inner ball joints have slight play

both rear tyres feathering on edges

centre front seat belt has slight fluffing

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

front brake disc worn thin + warped

front brake pads worn thin

front exhaust joint to centre pipe has had a reapir made

horn is slightly harsh

inner + outer sills corroding

nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint has play in

parking brake has long travel

various parts of body work corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2012 124,811 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

both front steering inner ball joints have slight play

both rear tyres feathering on edges

centre front seat belt has slight fluffing

front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

front brake disc worn thin + warped

front brake pads worn thin

front exhaust joint to centre pipe has had a reapir made

horn is slightly harsh

inner + outer sills corroding

nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint has play in

parking brake has long travel

various parts of body work corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,160 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 122,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,095 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors split

Fail 28 Sep 2010 121,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors split

Pass 26 Sep 2009 120,049 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 120,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front number plate slightly deteriorated/ damaged.

n/s and o/s front inner CV gaiters split.

parking brake lever: near maximum travel limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 156,608 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 156,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 126,634 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 126,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ52 CXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GJ52 CXU, 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 GJ52 CXU registered?

GJ52 CXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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