MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to inner / outer sills
oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front and n/s/r brakes binding slightly
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s door mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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