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YK52 ECJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,072 mi
Last recorded185,072 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 185,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 183,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 174,549 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2015 162,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 161,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s outer sill covered in body filler

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter in poor condition

o/s inner sill excessive corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 154,784 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 9 Jul 2014 154,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 140,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front and centre exhaust corroding

off side inner sill panel corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and centre exhaust corroding

off side inner sill panel corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,563 miles

Nearside and Offside front brake discs worn

Nearside and Offside inner c.v gaiters split

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

Surface corrosion on rear chassis legs

Fail 12 Jul 2012 128,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside front brake discs worn

Nearside and Offside inner c.v gaiters split

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

Surface corrosion on rear chassis legs

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 117,153 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,264 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 107,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,135 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,859 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 80,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 69,701 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 59,858 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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YK52 ECJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YK52 ECJ, 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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YK52 ECJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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