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HV52 FWT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,760 mi
Last recorded173,760 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 173,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 171,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 166,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 164,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 160,662 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 160,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 150,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 142,105 miles

both front tyre edge wearing out

nearside front wing mirror glass crack but not effecting rear view

Fail 5 Dec 2014 142,105 miles

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

both front tyre edge wearing out

nearside front wing mirror glass crack but not effecting rear view

Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 126,297 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 126,297 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr hand brake casing broken

Pass 3 Dec 2011 116,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 104,659 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 104,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,933 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 94,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,924 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r slight bind

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r slight bind

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,741 miles

n/s mirror some damage

o/s rack some wear and knocking

Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,722 miles

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

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

n/s mirror some damage

o/s rack some wear and knocking

Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,220 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 67,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

head light fault

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,293 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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HV52 FWT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HV52 FWT, 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 HV52 FWT registered?

HV52 FWT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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