MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Underside corroded. Re-examine in three months time.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Underside corroded. Re-examine in three months time.
Central Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt SEAT BELT CATCH OUTER SHROUD MISSING (5.2.2a)
DIESEL INJECTORS ARE BLOWING MAKE A MINOR AMOUNT OF EXHAUST GASES
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wiper blades worn, but not quite a fail, could do with new
Nearside SIDE LOADING DOOR NOT ABLE TO FULLY CLOSE
Rear Upper REAR DOORS UPPER CATCH LOSE
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam This lamp did come on after a while then went out again , common fault is the plug on the back of the headlamp bulb (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt SEAT BELT CATCH OUTER SHROUD MISSING (5.2.2a)
DIESEL INJECTORS ARE BLOWING MAKE A MINOR AMOUNT OF EXHAUST GASES
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wiper blades worn, but not quite a fail, could do with new
Nearside SIDE LOADING DOOR NOT ABLE TO FULLY CLOSE
Rear Upper REAR DOORS UPPER CATCH LOSE
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake performance not tested TEST ABORTED DUE TO FRONT BRAKE HOSE LEAKING UNDER LOAD (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ATTACHED TO REAR CROSS MEMBER (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV52 LNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?
HV52 LNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2002.
Is HV52 LNW safe to buy?
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