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WK52 UPD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,209 mi
Last recorded72,209 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 72,209 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

both front understeps/jacking points getting corroded

front and rear discs showing signs of surface corrosion

front and rear number plate laminates getting separated

poor image nearside headlamp

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails and outriggers

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

both front understeps/jacking points getting corroded

front and rear discs showing signs of surface corrosion

front and rear number plate laminates getting separated

poor image nearside headlamp

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,211 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,206 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

both rear tyres poor condition perished

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,202 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

n/s sill damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2008 26,202 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

n/s sill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,552 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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WK52 UPD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WK52 UPD, 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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WK52 UPD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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