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VO52 HHL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,380 mi
Last recorded180,380 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 HHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 180,380 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate surround refects white light to rear

Fail 27 Oct 2011 180,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate surround refects white light to rear

Pass 25 Oct 2010 173,797 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 173,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 168,851 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 168,829 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

power steering system damp with fluid unable to see a leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 150,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 132,391 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 132,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

n/s inner c.v. gaiter split

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 117,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 117,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 99,025 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 HHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO52 HHL, 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 VO52 HHL registered?

VO52 HHL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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