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SL52 DYT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018
Pass 15 Oct 2016 167,848 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

heavy under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 158,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 147,649 miles

chassis corrosion

rear x memeber corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2013 134,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion on floorpan,inner sills and rear cross member

Pass 28 Nov 2012 125,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front inner cv gators deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2012 125,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front inner cv gators deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 115,877 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner cv gators split

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,193 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 67,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 44,637 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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SL52 DYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL52 DYT, 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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SL52 DYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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