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RO52 CVS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,006 mi
Last recorded154,006 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 154,006 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 148,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front and Rear side under the vehicle slightly general corroded

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 148,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front and Rear side under the vehicle slightly general corroded

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chips in windscreen

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Jul 2018 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chips in windscreen

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,157 miles

Slight free-play detected in steering system

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 15 Jul 2017 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight free-play detected in steering system

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes corroded

near side park brake efficiency low

park brake efficiency 16%

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 May 2016 119,152 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all chassis corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel filler neck housing corroded

play inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 May 2015 113,409 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 106,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 106,125 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

time of test park brake efficiency was 16%

Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,185 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,070 miles

all brake discs are slighty pitted and rusty all showing wear

Fail 9 Apr 2011 92,064 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs are slighty pitted and rusty all showing wear

Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,259 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 69,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,030 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 43,903 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,903 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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RO52 CVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 RO52 CVS, 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 25 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 RO52 CVS registered?

RO52 CVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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