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YD52 KJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

191,738 mi
Last recorded191,738 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 KJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 191,738 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 191,738 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 191,686 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 191,670 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 191,670 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 191,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 191,630 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 191,426 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 190,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 188,253 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 186,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 185,661 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 184,526 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 184,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 182,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 181,381 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 181,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 179,375 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 179,375 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 178,006 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 178,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 175,407 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 175,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 173,449 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 170,655 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 167,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 162,271 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 162,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 154,396 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 146,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 146,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 120,795 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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YD52 KJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YD52 KJZ, 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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YD52 KJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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