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OU52 DZW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,762 mi
Last recorded181,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 DZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 181,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 178,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 177,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Damage to offside upper windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre on tread depth limit

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 176,703 miles

Damage to offside windscreen outside of swept area

Residual fuel around cabin heater

Smaller wiper blade fitted to offside but giving adequate view

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre on tread depth limit

Fail 8 Mar 2016 176,661 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened nearside parking brake cable broken (3.5.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Damage to offside windscreen outside of swept area

Residual fuel around cabin heater

Smaller wiper blade fitted to offside but giving adequate view

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre on tread depth limit

Pass 6 Mar 2015 171,783 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

offside parking brake performance low

small windscreen wiper blade fitted to offside. Drivers view of road not adversely affected

Pass 28 Mar 2014 166,128 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)

damage to offside windscreen outside of swept area

smaller wiper blade fitted to offside

Pass 7 Mar 2013 161,287 miles

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

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 8 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large crack to offside windscreen outside of swept area

smaller size wiper blade fitted to offside of vehicle. Drivers view of road not seriously affected

Fail 7 Mar 2012

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,117 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,139 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,796 miles

N/s/f driveshaft, outer gaiter, inner clip missing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DZW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU52 DZW, 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 OU52 DZW registered?

OU52 DZW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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