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HN52 EXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,344 mi
Last recorded216,344 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 EXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 216,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill panel corroded all along (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel corroded all along (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Front discs has rust lip

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear rust holes in ns and os rear of vehicle

coil light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 238,805 miles

n/s front cv boot poor condition

n/s underside sill corroded not within 30cm of anything

o/s rear tyre low

rear chasis rail cororded

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2015 243,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion set into vehicle

glow plug warning light on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 243,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion set into vehicle

glow plug warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 240,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 240,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 327,698 miles

both outer sills corroded

front wings corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 225,122 miles

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

general heavy underbody surface corrosion

nearside rear wheel rim repaired

Fail 4 Oct 2012 224,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

general heavy underbody surface corrosion

nearside rear wheel rim repaired

Pass 3 Oct 2011 210,128 miles

centre silencer mounting detached

front registration plate deteriorated

general heavy underbody surface corrosion

minimal reserve travel on park brake

nearside rear park brake performance low

offside rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 195,141 miles

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2010 195,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 180,113 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 160,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 136,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 106,578 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 106,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 78,118 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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HN52 EXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN52 EXX, 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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HN52 EXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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