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MX52 TVV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,026 miles

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear closing panels holed and corroded not prescribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2017 145,026 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear closing panels holed and corroded not prescribed area

Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 130,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 127,237 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 127,235 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,754 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 124,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 120,405 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 120,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,017 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 114,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise o/s/r tyre right on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 101,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,491 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight damage too nearside front head lamp glass

Slight play in steering rack

nearside rear lamp has slight damage bit not showing white light

Fail 13 Aug 2008 92,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight damage too nearside front head lamp glass

Slight play in steering rack

nearside rear lamp has slight damage bit not showing white light

Fail 16 Aug 2007 83,483 miles

Both rear brake disks corroding but not effecting performance

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

Glow plug light on permanantly

Nearside front brake disk corroding but not effecting performance

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 83,483 miles

Both rear brake disks corroding but not effecting performance

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

Glow plug light on permanantly

Nearside front brake disk corroding but not effecting performance

Fail 24 Jul 2006 75,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

windsceen cracked outside swept area

Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,360 miles

windsceen cracked outside swept area

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 TVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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