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VO52 WTC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

211,599 mi
Last recorded211,599 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 WTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 211,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

removed junk from a zone screen

Fail 22 Jul 2017 211,598 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

removed junk from a zone screen

Pass 27 Jul 2016 187,580 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 187,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 187,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 187,857 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 184,641 miles

Both sills weakened by corrosion

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

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 184,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both sills weakened by corrosion

Long travel on handbrake

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

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 162,577 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 161,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 153,355 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 153,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,348 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

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

N/S/R Tyre outer wall scrubbed

Pass 26 Oct 2010 122,416 miles

both front tyre treads 3.5mm

cracks in sidewall of n/s rear tyre

n/s handbrake sticking slightly

rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,942 miles

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on outter tyre wall

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,344 miles

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

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

Front No plate sightly deteriorated

Front wipers staring to split

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear wipers split

Pass 3 Nov 2007 81,874 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Rear discs corrored

Fail 3 Nov 2007 81,874 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs corrored

Pass 21 Oct 2006 56,208 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VO52 WTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO52 WTC, 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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VO52 WTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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