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WM02 JXE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,855 mi
Last recorded203,855 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 JXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 203,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/outrigger (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/outrigger (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 200,575 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 200,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 190,512 miles

Play in nearside + offside inner driveshaft universal joints / close to being a failure

Fail 10 Mar 2015 190,352 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in nearside + offside inner driveshaft universal joints/ close to being a failure.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 183,975 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 183,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 181,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre / rear exhaust deteriorated

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2012 173,110 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 173,110 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 155,993 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 155,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 144,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 125,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 125,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 1,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 87,192 miles

chip in drivers side screen,all tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 30 May 2007 87,192 miles

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

chip in drivers side screen,all tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,096 miles

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

ns wiper blade split

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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WM02 JXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WM02 JXE, 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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WM02 JXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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