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WJ02 VRD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 140,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 140,272 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 131,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 131,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,065 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 89,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,571 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 71,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,795 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 56,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

adise front brake discs worn

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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WJ02 VRD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ02 VRD, 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 WJ02 VRD registered?

WJ02 VRD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is WJ02 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 VRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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