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YH52 VLO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,139 mi
Last recorded166,139 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 VLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 166,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise parking brake adjustment

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2017 164,747 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 161,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 153,977 miles

Nearside 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)

avdis nearside and offside outer sill as sligh rust

Pass 12 Mar 2014 151,051 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 145,897 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 138,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,764 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 109,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 86,008 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drop link o/s/f worn

Fail 1 Dec 2007 86,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drop link o/s/f worn

Pass 17 Nov 2006 73,129 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 61,709 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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YH52 VLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH52 VLO, 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 YH52 VLO registered?

YH52 VLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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