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HV52 RFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,896 mi
Last recorded178,896 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 178,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

h.brake 16% on min efficiency

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 178,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 167,944 miles

Oil leak ()

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

h.brake on 16% on min service brakes 58% close to min

wipers smeary

Fail 7 Nov 2017 167,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

wipers smeary

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

Oil leak ()

h.brake on 16% on min service brakes 58% close to min

Pass 27 May 2016 148,467 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

osf inner rack end slight play

underbody has under sealer applied all over

Fail 4 May 2016 148,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe mounting where it bolts to body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm will/body (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe mounting where it bolts to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front OSF inner rack end has slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear body corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded where subframe is fixed tobody (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill[suspension arm mounting] (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.6.6)

Pass 12 May 2015 136,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 136,844 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 131,892 miles

nsf tyre worn

nsr coil spring rusted

os ns inner sills general rust

os outer sill rusty

osf nsf antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 131,892 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre worn

nsr coil spring rusted

os ns inner sills general rust

os outer sill rusty

osf nsf antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,755 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 119,746 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 113,899 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 106,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 RFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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