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HN51 PFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,850 mi
Last recorded119,850 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 PFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 119,850 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft rubber gaitor split

Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,850 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft rubber gaitor split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 110,229 miles

Oil leak

n/s inner c.v gaiter split

Fail 11 Apr 2008 110,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 7 Mar 2007 165,432 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 165,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both Inner Drive Shaft Boots Split

Pass 6 Feb 2006 132,088 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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HN51 PFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN51 PFY, 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 HN51 PFY registered?

HN51 PFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is HN51 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 PFY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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