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HV52 RFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,060 mi
Last recorded161,060 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 161,060 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 161,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,508 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2017 147,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both aims too low ()

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to inner / outer sills

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2016 137,924 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to inner / outer sills

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to inner and outer sills

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and perished

oil leak

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 133,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to inner and outer sills

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and perished

oil leak

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 128,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front inner upper wings

rear outer sills corroded and damaged

side repeaters discoloured

Fail 28 Mar 2014 128,502 miles

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)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front inner upper wings

rear outer sills corroded and damaged

side repeaters discoloured

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,630 miles

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

both front and n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2011 126,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2010

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

corrosion to chassis and all rear x members

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 14 May 2010 123,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

corrosion to chassis and all rear x members

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 6 Sep 2008 117,196 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,719 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,659 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 RFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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