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PN52 WFJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,672 mi
Last recorded154,672 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 WFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 154,672 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2018 154,349 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 146,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill weak condition

o/s inner wing corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 146,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member on nearside and offside (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front, offside front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside outer sills weak at front and offside outer sill corroded in centre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front inner wing corroded

slight grease seepage on small end of offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 7 Apr 2016 139,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills at front poor and offside outer sill poor

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 139,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both outer sills at front poor and offside outer sill poor

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 127,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Fail 31 Mar 2015 127,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror glass cracked. nearside and offside outer sills damaged. offside front inner wing/ wheel arch rusty.

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,647 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Fail 3 Mar 2014 118,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,881 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,542 miles

Both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Front discs worn

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

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

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

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

Reare discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 110,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Front discs worn

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

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

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

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

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

Reare discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 98,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,362 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 90,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,081 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 82,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,067 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 37,504 miles

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

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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PN52 WFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PN52 WFJ, 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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PN52 WFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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