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MX52 SZY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,235 mi
Last recorded122,235 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 SZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 122,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,291 miles

corrosion on offside sill

Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

corrosion on offside sill

Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 102,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 92,049 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 92,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,827 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,827 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,839 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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MX52 SZY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MX52 SZY, 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 MX52 SZY registered?

MX52 SZY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is MX52 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 SZY shows 12 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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