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KR52 ARF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

192,697 mi
Last recorded192,697 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2009 192,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 192,697 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 191,599 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise airbag warning lamp illuminated

Advise on condition of front number plate

Fail 13 Mar 2008 160,239 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 160,239 miles

o/s/f driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 21 Dec 2006 129,687 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 129,678 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 102,861 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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KR52 ARF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 KR52 ARF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR52 ARF?

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What year was KR52 ARF registered?

KR52 ARF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is KR52 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 ARF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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