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KE52 MRU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

222,367 mi
Last recorded222,367 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 MRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 222,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 218,272 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust shield rattling,insecure

offside front outer sill corroded and damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 218,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front outer sill corroded and damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 217,466 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 217,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front inner cv gaiters split

Fail 8 Apr 2011

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front inner cv gaiters split

Pass 10 Apr 2010 205,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 198,526 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 198,526 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 181,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 162,885 miles

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

DASH BULB BLOWN

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2005 143,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 143,553 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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KE52 MRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KE52 MRU, 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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KE52 MRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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