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VK52 YGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s inner sill corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2021 88,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s inner sill corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2021 88,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear cross member and inner sills slightly corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,822 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,822 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,903 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,625 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 63,596 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 54,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front top shock mounts noisey when turned

front wipers smearing slightly

no rear seats fitted

nsr light lens cracked

os outer sliding door handle missing

Fail 22 May 2013 54,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front top shock mounts noisey when turned

front wipers smearing slightly

no rear seats fitted

nsr light lens cracked

os outer sliding door handle missing

Pass 25 May 2012 44,686 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 25 May 2012 44,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 31 May 2011 34,244 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 34,244 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,992 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 19,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,967 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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VK52 YGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VK52 YGA, 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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VK52 YGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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