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HN52 FBA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wind screen has small damage less then 10mm circle out side zoneA

Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,232 miles

Engine oil leak

General Body Corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2017 84,232 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

General Body Corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 76,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,038 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,183 miles

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

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

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

rear tailpipe rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,183 miles

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

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

rear tailpipe rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,550 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,502 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,466 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 FBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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