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YC52 YRZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,675 mi
Last recorded183,675 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 183,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light to rear lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light to rear lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s and o/s sliding doors in op from outside

tyre size 195/70 r15c

Pass 24 Jun 2016

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight corrosion to underside.sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 172,915 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2015 172,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 166,241 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS CHIPPED

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

FUEL FLILLER NECK SHIELD DETERIATED CORRODED AWAY

N/S/F STRUT HAS SLIGHT DAMPNESS

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 23 Jun 2014 166,041 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS DETERIATED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

BOTH HEADLIGHTS CHIPPED

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

FUEL FLILLER NECK SHIELD DETERIATED CORRODED AWAY

N/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

N/S/F STRUT HAS SLIGHT DAMPNESS

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 29 Jun 2013 159,866 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting split

fuel filler pipe shroud corroded

o/s n/s headlamps chipped

slight play o/s n/s front antiroll bar d bushes

slight sweat n/s/front shock absorber

Fail 18 Jun 2013 159,866 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe mounting split

fuel filler pipe shroud corroded

o/s n/s headlamps chipped

slight play o/s n/s front antiroll bar d bushes

slight sweat n/s/front shock absorber

Pass 22 Jun 2012 155,005 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 154,980 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 147,572 miles

n/s/r park brake effort slighly down rear brakes may require inspection soon

rear brake discs in poor condiction

Pass 23 Jun 2010 139,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 131,140 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 131,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 121,911 miles

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

N/S SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 121,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 100,775 miles

advise rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 30 Jun 2007 100,775 miles

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

advise rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,414 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

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 YRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YC52 YRZ, 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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YC52 YRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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