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GV52 DFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,164 mi
Last recorded157,164 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 157,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 157,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 156,116 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 156,035 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 152,877 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 152,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 149,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 144,175 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 144,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 138,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 134,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 130,223 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 130,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 8 Oct 2007 119,890 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW

Pass 1 Aug 2006 107,332 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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GV52 DFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV52 DFY, 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 GV52 DFY registered?

GV52 DFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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