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SJ52 AVW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

167,788 mi
Last recorded167,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 167,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 167,761 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 166,059 miles

offside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

service brake efficiency limit only just met

Fail 14 Jun 2019 166,032 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

offside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2018 163,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 163,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 162,399 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 162,393 miles

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

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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 161,363 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported held together by a can of beans (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sils (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 151,251 miles

n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s and n/s inner front sills corroded.

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded.

rear chassis corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 151,251 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s and n/s inner front sills corroded.

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded.

rear chassis corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 145,962 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 132,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 121,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 118,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 118,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 116,474 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 116,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 109,259 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 109,259 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 94,420 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 94,420 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,021 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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SJ52 AVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SJ52 AVW, 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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SJ52 AVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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