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HY51 GPZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,353 mi
Last recorded110,353 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 GPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 110,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,373 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

both rear tyres getting close to limit, on 2mm.

ehaust heat shield loose and resting on exhaust.

spare tyre flat.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 105,373 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

both rear tyres getting close to limit, on 2mm.

ehaust heat shield loose and resting on exhaust.

spare tyre flat.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body work corroded and damaged.

both fring inner wheel arches corroding.

both inner and outer sills corroding.

both rear brake discs pitting and corroding.

both rear chassis corroding.

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

center exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 102,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 97,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield loose and insercure, rattling against exhaust.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

n/s front inner face of brake disc slightly worn, recommend new discs when new pads fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,858 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front and n/s rear inner faces of brake discs corroding.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 90,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front and n/s rear inner faces of brake discs corroding.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,896 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 82,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 76,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm, and has nail in tread pattern.

n/s wing mirror glass broken.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,418 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,418 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low, approx 5000 miles left.

n/s front wing mirror glass broken.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,827 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 48,827 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

both front brake flexy hoses perishing and starting to split, not showing cords yet.

n/s front wing mirror glass broken.

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

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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HY51 GPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HY51 GPZ, 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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HY51 GPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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