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VN52 KOB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,288 mi
Last recorded128,288 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 128,288 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front driver seat ripped

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 128,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front driver seat ripped

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,539 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2017 121,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and chassis rails and under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 May 2016 119,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and sills and arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 119,543 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion floor and sills and arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2015 115,448 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2014 112,038 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear lens cracked

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 105,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,101 miles

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

front brake discs worn

heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs worn

heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,375 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,195 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 84,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 75,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,059 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,752 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 54,752 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,723 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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VN52 KOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VN52 KOB, 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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VN52 KOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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