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SM52 YKF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,337 mi
Last recorded162,337 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 162,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 143,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 143,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 139,631 miles

advise both front flexi brake hoses

advise both rear lamp covers

advise rear brake disc

Pass 24 Aug 2009 134,870 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 134,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 118,793 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 110,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 110,340 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 110,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leaks

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 YKF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SM52 YKF, 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

How do I check the history of SM52 YKF?

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What year was SM52 YKF registered?

SM52 YKF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is SM52 YKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 YKF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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