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HN52 UGS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,956 mi
Last recorded170,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 UGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 170,956 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

underside muddy

Fail 20 Jan 2015 170,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

inner and outer sills corroded

underside and wheelarches muddy

Pass 10 Feb 2014 169,091 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 166,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

corrosion to nearside front wing

slight damage to both sill lips

Pass 17 Feb 2012 164,631 miles

for previous advisories see test number 119947342064

Fail 16 Feb 2012 164,627 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2011 156,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Feb 2011 156,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 22 May 2010 152,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 152,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 146,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 139,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 130,396 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 130,396 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 118,641 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 UGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UGS, 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 UGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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