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RF52 EUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,592 mi
Last recorded157,592 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 157,592 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 157,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 151,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 145,368 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 145,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 140,511 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 140,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat sheield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2014 134,992 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2014 134,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2013 129,584 miles

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

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 125,258 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 125,258 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 117,575 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 117,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 113,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 106,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,055 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,081 miles

front exaust mounting split

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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RF52 EUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF52 EUH, 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 RF52 EUH registered?

RF52 EUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is RF52 EUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 EUH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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