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KJ52 CTY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,061 mi
Last recorded225,061 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 CTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 225,061 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN

SUSPENSION RUBBERS POOR

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

previous serious chassis repair

Fail 13 Oct 2017 215,695 miles

Central Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

previous serious chassis repair

Fail 12 Jun 2017 215,673 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear No. plate delaminating.

Rear brake efficiency low - suspect compensator.

both front seat belts - slow to retract.

both inner driveshaft gaiters split.

off-side rear inner sill corrossion.

off-side wiper arc incorrect

wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2016 210,930 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2016 210,928 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 206,015 miles

rear crossmsmber rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2015 206,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear crossmsmber rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2014 200,296 miles

split in o/s rear tyre tread

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

o/s rear closin sill corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 200,273 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

o/s rear closin sill corroded

split in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 18 May 2013 192,097 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 179,320 miles

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

front inner cv boots split

handbrake lever travel

rear boot will not open

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 179,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front inner cv boots split

handbrake lever travel

rear boot will not open

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 167,395 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 159,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 148,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 18 Sep 2008 148,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,339 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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KJ52 CTY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KJ52 CTY, 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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KJ52 CTY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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