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HV52 XTJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,567 mi
Last recorded195,567 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 195,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted

Wipers smear slightly

corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Feb 2017 184,822 miles

Undertrays fitted

Washers weak

Wipers smear slightly

Wipers smear slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear cross memeber corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 168,476 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 168,476 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 162,777 miles

screen scored n/s

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 13 May 2013 153,483 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 153,483 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 141,267 miles

abs/traction lights..

front/rear pads wearing low..

handbrake performance is minimal...

n/s of windscreen is scored...

o/s headlight has a weak pattern...

rear foot shows imbalance..

various areas corroded underneath...

Fail 17 May 2011 126,688 miles

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

Handbrake near max travel.

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

Pass 17 May 2011 126,688 miles

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

Handbrake near max travel.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 117,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 102,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2007 77,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,463 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 XTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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