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NU52 DFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,560 mi
Last recorded187,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 187,560 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 187,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,424 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 104,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,638 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,590 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,457 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 48,457 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 38,117 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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NU52 DFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU52 DFA, 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 NU52 DFA registered?

NU52 DFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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