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SM52 ONH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

188,289 mi
Last recorded188,289 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ONH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 188,289 miles

Emissions not tested (exhaust leak) (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (sill) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (sill) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front body outer wing corroded

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer sill badly corroded

Offside Front body outer wing corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer sill badly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to body of vehicle

corrosion to body underside

corrosion to rear suspension component's

Pass 17 Jul 2014 151,528 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 151,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 140,785 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 140,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 140,129 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 140,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 134,575 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 134,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,904 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 127,903 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

h/brake travel on limit

n/s/r backplate missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 118,890 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 118,890 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 118,097 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,370 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 95,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise offside front driveshaft inner gaitor broken

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,647 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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SM52 ONH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 SM52 ONH, 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 SM52 ONH registered?

SM52 ONH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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