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SV52 BYM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 BYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 144,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 139,090 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 126,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 126,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,851 miles

offside inner c v gaitor split

Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,851 miles

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

offside inner c v gaitor split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,155 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,166 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2005 41,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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SV52 BYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV52 BYM, 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 SV52 BYM registered?

SV52 BYM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SV52 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 BYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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