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HK52 FPD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,016 mi
Last recorded160,016 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 160,016 miles

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

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

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

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

side doors of van locked closed

Fail 22 Jun 2017 160,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red plus sharp edges (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

side doors of van locked closed

Fail 22 May 2017 159,571 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis within distance of stress point(top mounting) marked with chalk) (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens has a hole / smashed. (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

body has corrosion all over it

exhaust heat shield insecure(centre)

n/s and o/s sliding doors body damage.

Pass 17 May 2016 155,799 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

body damage all over.

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.(rattling)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside sill corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2016 155,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.(rattling)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside sill corrosion.

Rear brake discs corroded.

body damage all over.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 151,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

note/corrosion and damage to various body panels

note/oil fillar cap missing

Fail 28 May 2015 151,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

note/corrosion and damage to various body panels

note/oil fillar cap missing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 144,543 miles

Front number plate cracked

N/S side door abit difficult to open

Rear b/discs getting abit corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 129,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

O/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear at inner tread edge area

Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,065 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 119,065 miles

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

Offside 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.D.4)

Both front tyres low on tread and near limits

N/S/R outer b/pad low and almost at limits of wear

Small crack at screen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,033 miles

Both service and park brake efficiencies low and nearing MINIMUM limits

Front Inner b/pads appear abit low

Small crack at screen

Fail 19 Jul 2011 108,033 miles

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

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Both service and park brake efficiencies low and nearing MINIMUM limits

Front Inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/F B/Hose getting cracked and perrished (BOARDER LINE)

Small crack at screen

Pass 23 Jul 2010 103,716 miles

Both front B/Hoses getting abit cracked and perrished (BOARDER LINE)

Small crack at screen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,655 miles

Sligut play at nearside front suspension lower seivel joint.

Small damage at windscreen.

Small leak at exhaust.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 95,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Small leak at exhaust.

Small damage at windscreen.

Sligut play at nearside front suspension lower seivel joint.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,621 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.

Oil loss at engine area.

Reduced performance atoffside rear brakes.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 80,621 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.

Oil loss at engine area.

Reduced performance atoffside rear brakes.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 75,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,457 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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HK52 FPD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HK52 FPD, 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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HK52 FPD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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