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MW51 KNM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 KNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 118,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,993 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 115,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,678 miles

n/s/f tyre nearly showing cords.

o/s/r foot brake reading is low.

underside and the exhaust is corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,678 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre nearly showing cords.

o/s/r foot brake reading is low.

underside and the exhaust is corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 108,898 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,493 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,188 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 101,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf inner cv boot split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 185,681 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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MW51 KNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW51 KNM, 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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MW51 KNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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