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KE52 MVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

155,887 mi
Last recorded155,887 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 155,887 miles

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under battery (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings heavily corroded front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 149,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 143,368 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 143,359 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s front caliper partially siezing

Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 129,809 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear bbrake discs pitted

slight play in o/s/f anti roll-b ar link

Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,809 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror glass missing

rear bbrake discs pitted

slight play in o/s/f anti roll-b ar link

Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,056 miles

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded away

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre low

Fail 20 Nov 2012 123,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded away

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front reg plate slightly damaged

n/s/outter sill slightly damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2011 113,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front reg plate slightly damaged

n/s/outter sill slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,186 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 103,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 91,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner c.v boot split

Fail 4 Dec 2009 91,267 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner c.v boot split

Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,614 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 80,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 80,614 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,606 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 68,606 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,002 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 56,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 MVR, 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 MVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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