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HK52 MVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,631 mi
Last recorded167,631 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 167,631 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

camper conversion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 165,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front and rear locking nuts damaged but stillfunctioning

Pass 24 Jul 2013 161,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 157,751 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 157,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s amd o/s front inner drive shaft gaters split

Fail 16 Sep 2010 145,933 miles

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

discs rusty

nsf tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

stonechip windscreen

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Sep 2010 145,933 miles

oil leak

stonechip windscreen

wipers smeary

nsf tyre inner edge worn

discs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 131,317 miles

Front top suspension mounts rough in operation

Nearside inner CV gaiter split

Side reeaters colour poor

Fail 17 Mar 2009 131,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front top suspension mounts rough in operation

Nearside inner CV gaiter split

Side reeaters colour poor

Pass 17 Apr 2008 118,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,243 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 104,243 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,450 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 MVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK52 MVS, 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 HK52 MVS registered?

HK52 MVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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The MOT history for HK52 MVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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