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PN52 WFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,346 mi
Last recorded103,346 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 WFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 103,346 miles

both front floor pans corroded outside prescribed areas

both sills under vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

n/s cv gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r end sill/inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,929 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,293 miles

front discs in poor condition

fuel filler shroud corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,291 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

fuel filler shroud corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,346 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,618 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 89,616 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,285 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system slightly deterioated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,926 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs poor

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,235 miles

both front wiper blades splitting at ends

handbrake cables touching on body near yolk when released

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,464 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 26,736 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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PN52 WFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PN52 WFY, 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 WFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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