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GK52 YXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,568 mi
Last recorded146,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 132,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,960 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 122,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,232 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,109 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,926 miles

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

both front tyres low on edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 105,707 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,649 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 97,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,015 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake disc(s) corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear disc(s) corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs in a rusty condtion

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2009 76,224 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs in a rusty condtion

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,695 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 56,669 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,929 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 YXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

GK52 YXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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