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WK52 LZA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

315,444 mi
Last recorded315,444 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 LZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 315,444 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

general underside corrosion

n/s outer cv gaiter deteriated

n/s/r inner sill corroded

no interior mirror

Pass 7 Dec 2012 305,578 miles

o/s side repeater faded.handbrake has a long travel.steel brake pipes have some rust

Pass 23 Nov 2011 299,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 299,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 294,082 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre samall cut .

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake pad sensor wire cut.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 294,082 miles

Off side front tyre samall cut .

Offside front brake pad sensor wire cut.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 276,947 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 276,947 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 240,162 miles

lower rear engine mounting split

Pass 19 Jul 2007 181,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 138,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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WK52 LZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK52 LZA, 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 WK52 LZA registered?

WK52 LZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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