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NV52 WCM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,157 mi
Last recorded149,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 WCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 149,157 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 147,872 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

All tyres have side wall damage

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 142,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 142,910 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,062 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 138,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 131,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 124,312 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 124,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 116,180 miles

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

slight leak of grease from o/s/f cv boot

slight play/wear in steering rack

some wear to all brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2010 116,180 miles

slight leak of grease from o/s/f cv boot

slight play/wear in steering rack

some wear to all brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2009 110,374 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Dec 2008 103,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 31 Dec 2008 103,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Dec 2007 96,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 88,194 miles

damp around fuel pump area unable to see if leaking

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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NV52 WCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV52 WCM, 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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What year was NV52 WCM registered?

NV52 WCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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