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HJ52 OHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,707 mi
Last recorded146,707 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 OHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 146,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 146,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 110,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,526 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 78,507 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,504 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 47,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,110 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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HJ52 OHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HJ52 OHW, 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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How do I check the history of HJ52 OHW?

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What year was HJ52 OHW registered?

HJ52 OHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is HJ52 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ52 OHW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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