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HV52 UFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,477 mi
Last recorded124,477 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 124,477 miles

Corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,906 miles

Corrosion through out vehicle

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,906 miles

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

Corrosion through out vehicle

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs starting to corrode on outer surfaces

Fail 14 Aug 2013 106,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs starting to corrode on outer surfaces

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,230 miles

Corrosion through out vehicle

Drive belt heavily perished

Front inner cv gaiters heavily perished

Glow plug warning light illuminated

PLay in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Rear brake disc heavily corroded and pitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,313 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,474 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 78,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,526 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 66,505 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,032 miles

general underbody corrosion evident

Fail 21 Jul 2008 54,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underbody corrosion evident

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 16,652 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

HV52 UFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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