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MX52 TOV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,789 mi
Last recorded109,789 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 TOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,789 miles

Both inner and outer sills have been under sealed on o/s and n/s

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,584 miles

vehicle underbody corrosion numerous places and undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 91,452 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,257 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded. underbody corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2021 84,852 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipe corroded. underbody corroded. brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,117 miles

underbody starting to corrode, cv boot leaking slightly. brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 78,452 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring. (1.6 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 75,082 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,826 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,286 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 70,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to o/s front outer sill

n/s rear tyre outer wall and tread cracking

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes cracking

o/s front and n/s front outer wall and tread cracking

slight smear from wiper blades

Pass 9 May 2014 67,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 62,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,155 miles

seat belt outer caseing missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,200 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 58,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,065 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,065 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,424 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 35,617 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 23,895 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 TOV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

MX52 TOV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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The MOT history for MX52 TOV shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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