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MC52 MXH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationMC52 MXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2018
Fail 15 May 2018

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

Fail 4 May 2018

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 117,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 107,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,095 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 82,743 miles

edc warning light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

edc warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,988 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,429 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 61,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,436 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 54,392 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

noise from rear brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,463 miles

both front brake flexy hoses are cracking

crack in offside headlamp

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,081 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,081 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 30,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,453 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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MC52 MXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MC52 MXH, 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 MC52 MXH registered?

MC52 MXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for MC52 MXH shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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