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AO52 WVG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,662 mi
Last recorded123,662 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 123,662 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 123,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front and rear tyres wearing bald on inner side

Rear Body has slight corrosion and undersides (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 121,804 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front and rear tyres wearing bald on inner side

Rear Body has slight corrosion and undersides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 119,372 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plat crack

Fail 15 Feb 2016 119,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front number plat crack

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 118,344 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 115,912 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 115,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 112,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 110,596 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 110,596 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc worn on inner face

Fail 18 Jan 2011 106,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,349 miles

brake pipe over f/tank not visible

Pass 13 Dec 2008 86,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 79,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,726 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 72,690 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AO52 WVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 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 AO52 WVG, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 WVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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