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KE52 MVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

274,183 mi
Last recorded274,183 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 274,183 miles

chips in screen

front and rear number plate marked

o/s/ slideing door does not open

o/s/f rack arm slight play

o/s/f step sill coorroded

under body corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 274,183 miles

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

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

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)

chips in screen

front and rear number plate marked

o/s/ slideing door does not open

o/s/f rack arm slight play

o/s/f step sill coorroded

under body corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 253,728 miles

both number plates marked

chips in screen

crack in screen on limit

nearside front inner c/v boot split

offside front headlight stone chipped

offside front step sill corroded

offside front wiper smeary

slight blow centre section

Pass 27 Oct 2010 239,489 miles

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

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

both outer sill corroded

rear number plate marked

Fail 26 Oct 2010 239,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre flat

rear number plate marked

Pass 21 Oct 2009 215,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 192,901 miles

both front inner c.v boots split

Fail 16 Oct 2008 192,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front inner c.v boots split

Pass 12 Oct 2007 162,543 miles

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 20 Oct 2006 131,723 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 131,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside driveshaft inner gaitor split

spare wheel rim damaged

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 MVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MVC, 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 KE52 MVC registered?

KE52 MVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is KE52 MVC safe to buy?

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