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RO52 KMA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,316 mi
Last recorded131,316 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 131,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,123 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 118,122 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,771 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 74,771 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 66,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,930 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,380 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 57,380 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

footbrake performance getting low & brake balance just within limits

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 KMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO52 KMA, 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 RO52 KMA registered?

RO52 KMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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