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HN52 NJO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear disc pitted

Offside Rear out rigger badly corroded

both front inner cv boots perished

Fail 13 Jan 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear disc pitted

Offside Rear out rigger badly corroded

both front inner cv boots perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,170 miles

corrosion in nearside centre out rigger

surface corrosion in both outer sills

Fail 16 Dec 2016 100,170 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in nearside centre out rigger

surface corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing/cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 92,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing/cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,586 miles

Front brake pads worn

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2014 82,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,524 miles

both front inner cv boots torn

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2013 74,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner cv boots torn

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,026 miles

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

all four tyres outer walls scuffed

both front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all four tyres outer walls scuffed

both front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,547 miles

All tyre sidewalls badly damaged/ perished

Both front exhaust mounting rubbers perished and split

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 61,547 miles

All tyre sidewalls badly damaged/ perished

Both front exhaust mounting rubbers perished and split

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,014 miles

Both front exhaust mount rubbers perished/ split

Nearside door mirror cracked/ damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished/ cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2010 55,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front exhaust mount rubbers perished/ split

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished/ cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,625 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 8 Dec 2009 47,625 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 3 Dec 2008 40,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,218 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,573 miles

Failed item has only been cleaned Advised presenter to replace not repair.

Rear number plate is poor in condition.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 34,573 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate is poor in condition.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,535 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 NJO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NJO, 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 NJO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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