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RA52 JHE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,727 mi
Last recorded120,727 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,727 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

wear at track rod ends

Pass 8 Mar 2011 110,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2011 110,718 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,799 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 101,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,610 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,492 miles

front and rear discs showing wear

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,587 miles

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

os and ns inner driveshaft boots split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,157 miles

advise travel on handbrake

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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RA52 JHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 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 RA52 JHE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA52 JHE registered?

RA52 JHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is RA52 JHE safe to buy?

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