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MX52 TFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,012 mi
Last recorded190,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 TFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 190,012 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance O/S,N/S (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 190,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion DOOR (6.1.C.1)

Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR INNER & OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED TO EXCESS (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT & REAR INNER & OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED TO EXCESS (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance O/S,N/S (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 183,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slightly tight

bonnet release handle-detached from cable

corrosion all four doors and all four wheel arches.

osr and nsr poss lamp lens slightly damaged-repaired by tape

rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake test not done due brake fluid leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 183,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake load valve to osr caliper pipe leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slightly tight

bonnet release handle-detached from cable

corrosion all four doors and all four wheel arches.

osr and nsr poss lamp lens slightly damaged-repaired by tape

rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake test not done due brake fluid leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 175,907 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 175,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 169,347 miles

body corrosion both os and ns door panels

osf and nsf inner drive shaft gaitors split

osr t lamp lens slightly cracked.

slight corrosion on all four inner wheel arches

Fail 8 Jan 2014 168,950 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body corrosion both os and ns door panels.

osf and nsf driveshaft inner gaitors split.

osr tail lamp lens slightly cracked

slight corrosion on all four inner wheel arches.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 162,262 miles

corrosion on osf door,osr door,nsf door nsr door

osf drive shaft inner boot split

osr t lamp lens slight crack

Fail 16 Jan 2013 162,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on osf door,osr door,nsf door nsr door

osf drive shaft inner boot split

osr t lamp lens slight crack

Pass 28 Jan 2012 154,583 miles

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

osf driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 147,936 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 147,936 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf door check-strap broken

os and ns inner drive shaft boots split.os and ns rear s/abs dust covers broken

Pass 25 Jan 2010 139,800 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 139,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 131,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre front lower windscreen has surface scratch.

front number plate has a small crack.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 131,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre front lower windscreen has surface scratch.

front number plate has a small crack.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 126,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 118,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 110,090 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 TFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MX52 TFO, 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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MX52 TFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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