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HN51 WHL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,692 mi
Last recorded114,692 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 110,019 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

allo four tyres uneven wear advise replacement

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front wiper blades

glow light on

n/s and o/s/ of van rusty

o/s/r and n/s/r shock outer case rusty

windscreen rubber

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,088 miles

glow plug light on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,046 miles

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,392 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 27 Jan 2011 88,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,463 miles

F/N.PLATE POOR CONDITION

N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT/INSECURE

REAR BRAKE READINGS LOW

Fail 21 Jan 2010 76,463 miles

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

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

F/N.PLATE POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE READING LOW O/S

N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT/INSECURE

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

REAR BRAKE READINGS LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,881 miles

Near side front inner cv gator split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 56,293 miles

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

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

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

rubbish wound around n/s/f d/shaft inner boot split open

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 46,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,374 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 WHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WHL, 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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HN51 WHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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