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ML52 PZS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,258 mi
Last recorded77,258 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 PZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,258 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,602 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,419 miles

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

Rear vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 May 2016 66,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. n/s o/s (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)

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

Rear vehicle corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,611 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 54,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,880 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/s/r handbrake working slower than o/s/r

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2011 34,559 miles

fron t tyres worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s front brake hose,s cracking slightly

Pass 11 May 2010 25,452 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,035 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 160,321 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 14,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,208 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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ML52 PZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML52 PZS, 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 ML52 PZS registered?

ML52 PZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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