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RL52 TKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,691 mi
Last recorded175,691 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 175,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all chassis corroded

wipers poor

Fail 7 Aug 2018 175,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all chassis corroded

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jul 2017 168,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all chassis slightly corroded

hand brake effort slightly weak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 116,042 miles

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

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

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,339 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 125,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 115,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,379 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 93,379 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,126 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 82,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,983 miles

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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RL52 TKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RL52 TKV, 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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RL52 TKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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