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RJ52 TVY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,794 mi
Last recorded123,794 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 TVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,507 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,908 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust holed and corroded

sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 108,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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 brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

chassis corroded

drivers door rubs wing when opened

exhaust holed and corroded

offside front brake disc has a massive run out and pulses brake pedal on roller brake test

sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 100,671 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 100,165 miles

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

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

N/S/F Inner cv boot split

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

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

O/S/F Anti roll bar link rod upper joint rubber boot split

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,861 miles

engine glow plug light on

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside front wiper blade splitting

slight brake judder from front

Fail 22 Oct 2010 91,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine glow plug light on

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside front wiper blade splitting

slight brake judder from front

Pass 24 Oct 2009 82,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

engine oil level on minimum

glow plug lamp on

handbrake high

o/s wiper split

slight damage to both front outer sills

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2009 82,086 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

engine oil level on minimum

glow plug lamp on

handbrake high

o/s wiper split

slight damage to both front outer sills

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,964 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,964 miles

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

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

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

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

baffles loose in centre exhaust

offside inner c.v gaiter split

slight leak from centre exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,867 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre/front exhaust joint clamp excessively corroded

front discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2007 62,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre/front exhaust joint clamp excessively corroded

front discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 52,713 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 TVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 TVY, 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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RJ52 TVY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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