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GX52 MVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,877 mi
Last recorded179,877 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 MVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 179,877 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 179,837 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 164,253 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 164,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 149,158 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 13 Apr 2012 134,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 134,930 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brake warning light staying on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 120,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,034 miles

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

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

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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GX52 MVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 GX52 MVR, 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 GX52 MVR registered?

GX52 MVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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