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GV52 DHC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 151,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,880 miles

Fan belt detiriorated

Gearstick broken. Recommend Repair !!!

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn unevenly

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Recommend repair (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 141,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fan belt detiriorated

Gearstick broken. Recommend Repair !!!

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn unevenly

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Recommend repair (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,048 miles

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Of Sill Has Slight Damage

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Boot Cut But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt

Nearside Mirror Cover Taped On

Nearside Rear Brake Flexible Hose Slightly Deteriorated & Metal End Corroded

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked But Not Effecting Light Colour

Rear Both Tyres Deteriorated & Close To Tread Wear Indicators

Some Chips & Long Scratch On Windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2016 129,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Drop Link Lower Ball Joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Flexible Hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Of Sill Has Slight Damage

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Boot Cut But Preventing Ingress Of Dirt

Nearside Mirror Cover Taped On

Nearside Rear Brake Flexible Hose Slightly Deteriorated & Metal End Corroded

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked But Not Effecting Light Colour

Rear Both Tyres Deteriorated & Close To Tread Wear Indicators

Some Chips & Long Scratch On Windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,534 miles

Offside rear light lense cracked, Nearside wing mirroe glass brocken, Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint, Both front tyres worn

Fail 5 Feb 2015 116,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear light lense cracked, Nearside wing mirroe glass brocken, Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint, Both front tyres worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,857 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 104,857 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has slight blow

Front wipper blades worn

Slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,256 miles

front discs corroaded

slight play in n/s/f/ track rod

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,430 miles

front discs worn

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Dec 2010 69,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs worn

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade perrished

Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside wiper blade perrished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,731 miles

strong advise front and rear numberplates

Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,790 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 DHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV52 DHC, 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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GV52 DHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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