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VX52 VAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Multi-colour Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 163,242 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 159,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills inner sills & rear wheelarches have general age related corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 159,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills inner sills & rear wheelarches have general age related corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 154,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sills & inner sills have general corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2017 146,125 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion underside has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 141,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 139,028 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 139,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 135,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 130,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 126,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 121,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 117,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 117,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 111,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 96,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 84,920 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 84,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VX52 VAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Multi-colour with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX52 VAD, 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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VX52 VAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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