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MV52 MXN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,848 mi
Last recorded201,848 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 MXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 201,848 miles

corrosion to ns and os inner and outer sills

corrosion to underside not considered excessive

nail n.s.r tyre

slight play n.s.f steering rack arm

Fail 17 Nov 2015 201,848 miles

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

corrosion to ns and os inner and outer sills

corrosion to underside not considered excessive

nail n.s.r tyre

slight play n.s.f steering rack arm

Pass 19 Sep 2014 201,708 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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

underside of van has rust present

Pass 28 Jun 2013 200,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 197,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 197,936 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 197,892 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 197,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 174,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 147,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 122,545 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 122,543 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 97,350 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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MV52 MXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV52 MXN, 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 MV52 MXN registered?

MV52 MXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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