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OV52 KZH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,144 mi
Last recorded169,144 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 KZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 169,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 156,376 miles

both sills / chassis corroded

exhaust deteriorated

front brake application uneven

n/s mirror insecure

rear brake application uneven

Fail 28 Jul 2016 156,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both sills / chassis corroded

exhaust deteriorated

n/s mirror insecure

rear brake application uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2015 153,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 147,627 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 146,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 124,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 106,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 101,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 101,831 miles

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brakefluid low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 72,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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OV52 KZH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV52 KZH, 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 OV52 KZH registered?

OV52 KZH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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