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NU52 DFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,073 mi
Last recorded156,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 156,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Some black smoke on high acceleration at times.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 156,073 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Some black smoke on high acceleration at times.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 146,677 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 137,694 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR IS WORN IN COLOUR

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WINGS IS CORRODED SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY PITTED AND WORN

Fail 1 May 2012 137,691 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR IS WORN IN COLOUR

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WINGS IS CORRODED SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY PITTED AND WORN

THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS INSECURE

Pass 4 May 2011 129,791 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

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

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT WEAR

O/S/WIPER BLADE IS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

THE FRONT EXHAUST IS BLOWING AT JOINT ???

THE INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

n/s/f cv boot is damp

Fail 3 May 2011 129,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT WEAR

O/S/R SEAT FITTED INREAR AT TIME OF MOT NO OTHERS

O/S/WIPER BLADE IS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

THE FRONT EXHAUST IS BLOWING AT JOINT ???

THE INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

Fail 21 Apr 2010 122,538 miles

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT IS SPLIT

N/S/R DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE IS DAMAGED BUT OPENS FROM THE INSIDE

O/S/AND N/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT DROP LINKS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 122,538 miles

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT IS SPLIT

N/S/R DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE IS DAMAGED BUT OPENS FROM THE INSIDE

O/S/AND N/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT DROP LINKS

Pass 6 May 2009 116,815 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaitors split

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 163,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 143,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,445 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 107,445 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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 DFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NU52 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

NU52 DFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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