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HK51 VJL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,662 mi
Last recorded172,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 172,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 172,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 172,376 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 172,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 162,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 155,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 143,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 127,974 miles

slight knock in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2010 127,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 115,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front indicators discoloured

n/s park brake performance low

osf tyre tread low [195/70x15 8ply]

Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,846 miles

front indicators discoloured rear brake dics pitted

Fail 26 Feb 2008 97,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front indicators discoloured rear brake dics pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,382 miles

tread low on osr tyre,osf indicator discoloured

Fail 23 Feb 2007 82,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front indicators discoloured, tread low on osr tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,767 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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HK51 VJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK51 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK51 VJL registered?

HK51 VJL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is HK51 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 VJL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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