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FA52 WCG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

280,737 mi
Last recorded280,737 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 280,737 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 280,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner 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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 269,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 255,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease on rear brake pipes unable to test

Pass 21 Apr 2012 242,149 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r hand brake cable split on outer casing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 242,138 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r hand brake cable split on outer casing

spring assistors fitted to rear coil springs

Pass 18 Apr 2011 208,218 miles

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

offside rear shockabsorber cover corroded and missing

slight crack in nearsde front door mirror glass

Pass 23 Apr 2010 172,148 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked but not seriously affecting the rear veiw

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 172,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside mirror cracked but not seriously affecting the rear veiw

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 144,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 111,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 83,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,234 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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FA52 WCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA52 WCG, 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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FA52 WCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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