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MX52 TVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 136,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes corroded

inner and outer sills badly corroded and weak

shockers have reduced damping

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 130,770 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body corroded

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

wiper blades need changing soon

Pass 4 Oct 2012 125,792 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 120,732 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil springs corroded

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody,sills,suspension and body panels

handbrake reserve near limit

inner cv boots both nearside and offside perished and cracking

nearside front indicator lens broken but still flashing amber

wiper blades will need changing soon

Pass 21 Dec 2010 110,534 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 110,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 95,674 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 72,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 32,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 TVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

MX52 TVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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