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GJ52 CWW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,475 mi
Last recorded156,475 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 156,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 149,574 miles

Advise corrosion around body of van

Advise corrosion underside of van and around inner sills

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 147,225 miles

Advise surface corrosion on both ns and os inner and outer sills some feels live but no holes at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,527 miles

Advise surface corrosion on both ns and os outer sills live but no holes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 142,527 miles

Advise surface corrosion on both ns and os outer sills live but no holes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 135,868 miles

Advise surface corrosion around inner and outer sills only at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2018
Fail 30 Apr 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 128,411 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 128,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 124,781 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,608 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 121,608 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,849 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 2 May 2013 112,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,206 miles

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

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,191 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 101,166 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,208 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 96,205 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

slight damage to offside wing mirror

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,162 miles

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

small stone chip in windscreen

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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GJ52 CWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ52 CWW, 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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GJ52 CWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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