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HV52 FXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,647 mi
Last recorded144,647 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 144,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 138,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,667 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,113 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 124,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,615 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of perishing

Corrosion to NSR brake pipe next to brake ferrule

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 120,615 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres show signs of perishing

Corrosion to NSR brake pipe next to brake ferrule

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF wheel missing a wheel bolt

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,691 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear cross member

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust corroded

NSF inner Cv boot perishing

OSF tyre 3-4mm and worn on inner ege

Fail 11 Nov 2015 116,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear cross member

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust corroded

NSF inner Cv boot perishing

OSF tyre 3-4mm and worn on inner ege

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both inner sill areas and rear floor areas showing corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2014 106,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both inner sill areas and rear floor areas showing corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,434 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear and offside front tyres tread slight perished, but not exposing cords

Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,434 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear and offside front tyres tread slight perished, but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,629 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 95,629 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 94,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,369 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 93,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,992 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,336 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 FXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HV52 FXS, 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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HV52 FXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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