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YK52 ECZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,765 mi
Last recorded163,765 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 163,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Speedometer not complete (6.7.2)

advanced corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to undert side

winter tyre fitted to n/s/r

Pass 19 Oct 2012 159,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2012 159,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

crack in windscreen - not in swept area

nearside and offside front inner cv boots split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 154,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 154,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 148,929 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 148,929 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 130,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 119,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s h/lamp damaged but ok

offside door mirror damaged and taped up

tyres different size front to back

Fail 5 Jul 2008 118,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear bumper damaged and parts missing

offside door mirror damaged and taped up

tyres different size front to back

main beam warning light only working on dip

Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ECZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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