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YC52 YRV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,582 mi
Last recorded136,582 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,582 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 132,206 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 132,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sings of corrosion to under side

Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2017 127,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,845 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,451 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner c/v (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013
Fail 21 Nov 2013

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,210 miles

corrosion front discs

Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,025 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion centre exhaust joint..front flexy hoses cracked..nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,793 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,632 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 54,632 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspect fuel leak from engine...o/s/r tyre close too limits...nail in n/s/f tyre...corrosion too exhaust /slight blow

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,319 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 49,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,642 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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YC52 YRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YC52 YRV, 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 YC52 YRV registered?

YC52 YRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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