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MV52 XMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,819 mi
Last recorded104,819 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 XMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,819 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,103 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 98,100 miles

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,606 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside Front inner rack rack joint has slight play

nail in nsf tyre and close to the legal limit

Fail 17 Sep 2015 89,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside Front inner rack rack joint has slight play

nail in nsf tyre and close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,553 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,257 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,042 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,749 miles

O\S\F inner cv gaitor split

Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,316 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight damage to O\S mirror

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,316 miles

Slight damage to O\S mirror

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,496 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 XMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

MV52 XMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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