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HN52 FSP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

179,032 mi
Last recorded179,032 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2012 179,032 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 168,306 miles

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

for previous advisories see test number 505744711370

Pass 10 Nov 2011 168,306 miles

for previous advisories see test number 505744711370

Fail 10 Nov 2011 168,304 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust has a mounting rubber missing

Gearknob insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front position lamp slightly dim

Nearside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,161 miles

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

front brake pads, quite worn

nearside cv gaiter, poor condition

nearside indicator lens missing

offside cv gaiter split

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2010 146,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake pads, quite worn

nearside cv gaiter, poor condition

nearside indicator lens missing

offside cv gaiter split

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,600 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2009 127,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Sep 2008 103,982 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 103,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,875 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 FSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 HN52 FSP, 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 HN52 FSP registered?

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

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