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RA52 JKY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,916 mi
Last recorded218,916 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 218,916 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Ignition key broken

Injector blowing

Nearside sliding door will not open from outside

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Tail gate will not open

Windscreen damaged on nearside

Fail 5 May 2017 218,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Ignition key broken

Injector blowing

Nearside sliding door will not open from outside

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Tail gate will not open

Windscreen damaged on nearside

Pass 13 Nov 2015 208,092 miles

Both inner and outer sills rusty.

Offside front wing rusty.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 208,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner and outer sills rusty.

Offside front wing rusty.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 198,366 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 198,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both inner and outer sills have light surface rust.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 189,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 189,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 185,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 176,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 159,800 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 159,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 142,947 miles

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

NEARSIDE INNER C.V. BOOT SPLIT

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 102,932 miles

washers leaking under bonnet, but o.k. to screen.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 76,869 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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RA52 JKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RA52 JKY, 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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RA52 JKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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