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VA52 MXD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,326 mi
Last recorded208,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 208,326 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 208,315 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 193,082 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 193,080 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 180,246 miles

Front exhaust mount split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock casings corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 180,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 168,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Outer shock absorber casing shows corrosion

Offside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Outer shock absorber casing shows corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2018 168,368 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ALL STOP LIGHTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Outer shock absorber casing shows corrosion

Offside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Outer shock absorber casing shows corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,051 miles

Front jacking points corroded (both)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake only just passed on performance

Fail 15 Jul 2017 161,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion trim missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Front jacking points corroded (both)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake only just passed on performance

Pass 21 Oct 2015 161,045 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 161,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 157,615 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsr handbrake effort

Pass 17 Oct 2013 145,363 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 145,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 135,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 132,798 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 129,534 miles

sticker on windscreen bigger than 40mm but not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Nov 2009 129,533 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

sticker on windscreen bigger than 40mm but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,586 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 125,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 121,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 121,101 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 105,641 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 105,641 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 80,651 miles

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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VA52 MXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VA52 MXD, 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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VA52 MXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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