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SM52 YKH

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,079 mi
Last recorded145,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,079 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 145,079 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 132,140 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 132,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 125,220 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2014 125,193 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2013 117,088 miles

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

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

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

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

ront screen damaged n/s lower coner

slight hand brake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2011 108,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 92,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,192 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,269 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 58,128 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 58,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

hand brake adjustment just acceptable

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 YKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKH, 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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SM52 YKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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