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GK52 VGG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 VGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded many (2.3.2)

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

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

slight corrosion through out

Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded many (2.3.2)

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

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

slight corrosion through out

Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 83,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both n/s and o/s rear lamp lens cracked

multiple cracks in front no. plate

n/s/f tyre partially deflated and sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,189 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 71,648 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 71,629 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 65,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 89,229 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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GK52 VGG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK52 VGG, 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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GK52 VGG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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