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SL52 YVB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,130 mi
Last recorded125,130 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 YVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 125,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all rear brake pipes been greased not allowing full inspection

rear service brake application is low

Pass 24 Mar 2011
Pass 10 Mar 2010
Fail 8 Mar 2010

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 164,248 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,062 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 86,046 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,172 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 YVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVB, 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 SL52 YVB registered?

SL52 YVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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