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SM52 PWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,595 mi
Last recorded65,595 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 PWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,203 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 45,197 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

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 PWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM52 PWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM52 PWE registered?

SM52 PWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is SM52 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 PWE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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