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KJ52 CUV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,941 mi
Last recorded98,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 CUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,941 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 98,941 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,334 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,334 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,675 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 40,088 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 40,088 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 20 May 2013 26,992 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall

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

Fail 16 May 2013 26,978 miles

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

All tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall

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

Pass 17 May 2012 23,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,755 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,731 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 22,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,566 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 11,157 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 11,157 miles

Nearside 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)

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 CUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CUV, 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 KJ52 CUV registered?

KJ52 CUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ52 CUV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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