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WJ51 VDD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 108,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside+offside (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cords exposed

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 102,635 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 102,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,998 miles

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,998 miles

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,795 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,088 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,085 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,053 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,130 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f inner cv gaitors split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,992 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 63,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,171 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 43,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WJ51 VDD 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 52.6%.

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 WJ51 VDD, 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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WJ51 VDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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