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MV52 MXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,028 mi
Last recorded205,028 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 MXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 205,028 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads getting low

glow plug light on

nearside rear wheel binding on very near excessive

offside and nearside inner sills showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside outer sils very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside front wheel binding on

offside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion and covered in grease

rear crossmember very heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 205,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads getting low

glow plug light on

nearside rear wheel binding on very near excessive

offside and nearside inner sills showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside outer sils very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside front wheel binding on

offside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion and covered in grease

rear crossmember very heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 204,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 196,996 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 190,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 165,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 130,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake needs adjusting

Fail 12 Aug 2006 129,478 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 103,424 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 MXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV52 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

MV52 MXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is MV52 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 MXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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