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SN52 JZP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,728 mi
Last recorded136,728 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 JZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 136,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 136,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,554 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

drivers door catching wing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering arms

Fail 11 Nov 2015 130,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

drivers door catching wing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 19 Nov 2014 123,327 miles

oil leak at engine and gearbox

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 123,098 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pad light on dash

oil leak at engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,865 miles

Oil leak

brake wear indicator on dash

offside headlamp lense in poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 10 Apr 2014 117,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear brake disc cover corroded and weak

offside front door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,259 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine slight oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,257 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 107,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 107,765 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,449 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering arms

Fail 13 Nov 2012 103,449 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs coroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,995 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs pited

traction light on

Fail 17 Apr 2012 98,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs pited

n/s/r tyre cracked

traction light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,431 miles

offside front inner cv boot insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,111 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,719 miles

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

slight play inboth steering arms

Fail 4 Nov 2008 40,719 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play inboth steering arms

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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SN52 JZP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SN52 JZP, 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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SN52 JZP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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