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VO52 HGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,420 mi
Last recorded148,420 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 HGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 148,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 148,397 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,370 miles

both sills distorted

front brake pipes have surface corrosion

front discs corroded

glow plug light on

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

slight judder on front brakes

underneath has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2012 133,341 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

both sills distorted

front brake pipes have surface corrosion

front discs corroded

glow plug light on

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

underneath has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,853 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside driveshaft inner c.v boot is split.

Nearside seat belt has to be assisted when retracting.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 120,853 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside driveshaft inner c.v boot is split.

Nearside seat belt has to be assisted when retracting.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 111,848 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 111,848 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 101,224 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 101,224 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,631 miles

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

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

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

offside front driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,019 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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VO52 HGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VO52 HGE, 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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VO52 HGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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