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GK52 YWZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,363 mi
Last recorded242,363 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 242,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 227,134 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 227,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 210,364 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 194,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 170,098 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 157,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,988 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 131,912 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 131,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,234 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 107,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GK52 YWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWZ, 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 GK52 YWZ registered?

GK52 YWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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