MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings entire lengh of sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings entire lengh of sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join leak (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine will not switch off with brake pedal applied
front brake discs badly corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight play/knock in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine will not switch off with brake pedal applied
front brake discs badly corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight play/knock in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre side wall perished
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
engine oil level on minimum
n/s/r tyre side wall perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs are pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs are pitted
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 (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO52 VSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 VSJ, 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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RO52 VSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2002.
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