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OU52 DZN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 DZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure 1 rubber mount snapped at front 1 rubber mount snapped at mid point on off side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear jacking point at suspension attachment point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **this tyre is below minimum on inside 1/4** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower corrosion and holed at sill and jacking point below drivers door but not within 300mm of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Lower hole due to corrosion at inner wing after rear wheel not within prescribe areas

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired with in 30 cm of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,662 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis plate near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 near axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes feel spongy may need bleeding

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 under inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel bolts fouling hubs

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,845 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front locking wheel nuts loose

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,945 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 72,941 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 66,724 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,724 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 61,624 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,285 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 57,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front windscreen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,031 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 44,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,424 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,652 miles

Wheel nuts not checked due to hub caps fitted on both axles

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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OU52 DZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OU52 DZN, 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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OU52 DZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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