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SW52 OMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,381 mi
Last recorded50,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 OMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 50,381 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,309 miles

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,309 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,277 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,816 miles

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

rear tyres are perrished but no cord is exposed

Pass 22 Apr 2011 49,165 miles

rear tyres are perrished but no cord is exposed

Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,165 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres are perrished but no cord is exposed

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,824 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 47,824 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,975 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,411 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,805 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 22,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 22,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SW52 OMG 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 56.3%.

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 SW52 OMG, 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 SW52 OMG registered?

SW52 OMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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