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RF52 EUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,577 mi
Last recorded183,577 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 183,577 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2014
Pass 27 Apr 2013 167,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

alternator fan belt tensioner collapsed

offside door mirror loose

offside rear indicator lamp lens cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2013 166,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

alternator fan belt tensioner collapsed

both handbrake cables outer sleeves split

both rear tyres on legal limit & walls perished poor condition

offside door mirror loose

offside rear indicator lamp lens cracked

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 157,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 157,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 156,615 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables outer sleeves split

fanbelt tensioner collapsed fan belt chatters

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 148,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both handbrake cables split

fan belt very loose suspect tensioner worn

service light on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 148,097 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise offside outer cv boot twisted

both handbrake cables split

fan belt very loose suspect tensioner worn

service light on

Pass 19 Mar 2010 140,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both handbrake cables outer sleeves split

offside inner drive shaft cv boot split, nearside inner drive shaft inner cv boot weak

rubber mounting on exhaust front pipe weak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 130,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 120,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 107,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 107,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 93,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 EUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EUK, 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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RF52 EUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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