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GK52 VJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 120,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,692 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 120,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 120,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,814 miles

black smoke emitted under acceleration

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 57,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,065 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,034 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 VJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GK52 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK52 VJL registered?

GK52 VJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is GK52 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 VJL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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