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RV52 PSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,394 mi
Last recorded126,394 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 PSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 126,394 miles

front flexy bbrake hose's perished

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and cut outer sidewall

offside rear light unit damaged

slight blow 2nd joint

slight play offside front steering rack

Fail 21 May 2012 126,394 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and cut outer sidewall

offside rear light unit damaged

slight blow 2nd joint

slight play offside front steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,212 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 102,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,926 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2008 74,863 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension arm bushes perishing

handbrake travel high

o/s wiper blade split

rear discs pitted and corroded (advise replacement soon)

tested in the wet

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,258 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 66,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hoses starting to perrish

both front wish bones rubber starting to perrish

engine cover fitted

off side rear brake noisy < parking brake > advise inspection

tested when wet

Pass 4 Nov 2005 53,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 53,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chip in screen †front tyres on limit

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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RV52 PSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RV52 PSZ, 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 RV52 PSZ registered?

RV52 PSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is RV52 PSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 PSZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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