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GK52 YXH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,722 mi
Last recorded61,722 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 61,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 60,801 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,602 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,385 miles

front brake pads getting low.

inside edge of front and rear brake discs very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in front anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

underbody/inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 54,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

exhaust front to center joint/flange 3/4 missing at time of test.

front brake pads getting low.

inside edge of front and rear brake discs very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r number plate light not working (one of two lamps)

play/wear in front anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

underbody/inner & outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No seats fitted to rear at time of test.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,567 miles

Front to rear exhaust joint corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,789 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 46,478 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,606 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perished not split at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f inner cv boot perished not split at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,289 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses perrished not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f inner cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

outer edge of n/s/r brake disc corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,828 miles

all 4 brake discs poor corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front & rear wipers poor at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses perrished no ply exposed at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,243 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,794 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 21,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 19,596 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 19,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,159 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,131 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 8,319 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades slightly torn on ends,not to x/s.

o/s/r light lens damaged, no white light showing to the rear.

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 YXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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