MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear shocker shrouds corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both on inner side at front mount on inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing to fast +bad earth (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight with iondicator (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear shocker shrouds corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
underneath surface corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch next to strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
underneath surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body work corroded in placers
chassis corroded in general in placers
outer sills corroded in general
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis corroded in general in placers
outer sills corroded in general
cover over fuel tank filling hose corroded
rear shocker shrouds corroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
cover over fuel tank filling hose corroded
rear shocker shrouds corroded
both front sills corroded around jacking points
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front sills corroded around jacking points
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front number plate cracked at top
Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both at front mount points (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear brake discs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear brake discs corroded
both rear discs pitted
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MF52 HBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 MF52 HBK, 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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MF52 HBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2002.
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