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RJ52 TVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 101,712 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil on minimum

heater plugs lamp stays on

Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level near minimum

nearside inner CV gaiter split

offside sliding door outer handle not attached

Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level near minimum

nearside inner CV gaiter split

offside sliding door outer handle not attached

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,584 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front driveshaft inner CV gaiter split

Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,583 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads low warning lamp on

nearside front driveshaft inner CV gaiter split

Pass 24 Oct 2009 63,698 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm tread wear indicators

play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,621 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2008 54,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,600 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 44,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,343 miles

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

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

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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RJ52 TVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJ52 TVE, 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 RJ52 TVE registered?

RJ52 TVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is RJ52 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 TVE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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