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YS52 RJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 RJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 82,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes to front hoses corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear body member corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake performance low

rear coil springs corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 82,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes to front hoses corroded

front brake discs corroded

outer/inner sills corroded and weak

rear body member corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake performance low

rear coil springs corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,563 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 74,396 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front chassis legs corroded on underside where front sub frame mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body member in front of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member at both sides (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,217 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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,339 miles

rear offside cross member damaged

rear tail pipe holed and blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear crossmember damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,879 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes greased at time of test

nsf brake pipe greased at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2014 58,877 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,553 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 55,550 miles

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)

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,351 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r shocker dust cover missing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,351 miles

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

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

o/s/r shocker dust cover missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,842 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,842 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 45,497 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,015 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 23,726 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 23,726 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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YS52 RJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YS52 RJJ, 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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YS52 RJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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