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KN52 ESO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,278 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 101,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,751 miles

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

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

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

n/s/ front head lamp glass cracked

n/s/ rear tyer in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2011 87,751 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/ front head lamp glass cracked

n/s/ rear tyer in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,606 miles

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

n/s/ front head lamp glass cracked

n/s/ wiper slightly split rubber

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,898 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 74,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 9 Dec 2008 65,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 129,029 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 129,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 37,061 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 37,061 miles

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

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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KN52 ESO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KN52 ESO, 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 KN52 ESO registered?

KN52 ESO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 ESO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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