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RF52 EVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,644 mi
Last recorded96,644 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner of bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner wheelarch in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front inner and outer sills corroded

nearside front inner wheelarch corroded

nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded close to excessive

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded close to excessive

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside rear spring seat on chassis rail corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear spring seat on chassis rail corroded

rear crossmember between spring seats corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,917 miles

nearside rear parkbrake performance is lower than offside. will require service and or repair

Fail 12 Aug 2016 94,917 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage offside of rear bumper, mount insecure (6.1.C.1)

nearside rear parkbrake performance is lower than offside. will require service and or repair

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,112 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 93,110 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 92,429 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 92,426 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,764 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated close to excessive

windscreen washer switch worn close to excessive

Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,749 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside windscreen wiper in poor condition

rear registration plate deteriorated close to excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,838 miles

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,435 miles

apply advisorys from test

Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

drivers door latch worn/poorly adjusted

offside mirror damaged close to excessive

srs (air bag) light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,432 miles

N/S/R O/S/R TYRES CRACKING INNER WALLS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,594 miles

Both rear tyres have crac king to the sidewalls but no cords showing

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,020 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 58,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,613 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

RF52 EVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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