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SV52 BZP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,365 mi
Last recorded188,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 BZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 188,365 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 178,530 miles

Vans been under sealed

Pass 16 Mar 2021 170,440 miles

Vans been under sealed

Pass 18 Mar 2020 163,511 miles

Vans been under under sealed

Pass 2 Apr 2019 156,738 miles

Vans been under sealed

Pass 3 Jan 2012 149,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear brake pipes been under sealed

n/s o/s sills starting to corrode

rear floor been under sealed

Pass 15 Dec 2010 142,987 miles

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

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

advise corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 21 Nov 2009 130,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 89,994 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,885 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 74,877 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

offside headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 60,730 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 48,848 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 48,848 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 BZP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV52 BZP, 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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SV52 BZP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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