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OU52 EBA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationOU52 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,737 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 118,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 112,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,217 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 81,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,222 miles

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

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

handbrake travel is longish (will require attending to in the near future).

o/s/r handbrake effort slightly down.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,661 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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OU52 EBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU52 EBA registered?

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

Is OU52 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 EBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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