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KP52 VDO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 174,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 161,930 miles

Nearside Front slight play ns rack

Nearside Rear body sill weakend by corrsion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 145,601 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill jacking point corroded

oil level lamp on

Pass 5 Feb 2019 139,947 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

glow plug lamp on, oil level lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2018 131,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 124,260 miles

Nearside Lower corrosion lower sill

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished & cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished & cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower corrosion lower sill

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side indicators going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

oil leak

play to steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Nov 2015 114,254 miles

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

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

play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,217 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 101,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,686 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 76,684 miles

Advise rear o/side & n/side tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 May 2007 76,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Advise o/side & n/side rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,639 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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KP52 VDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP52 VDO, 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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KP52 VDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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