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WM51 XHG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,423 mi
Last recorded178,423 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 XHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 178,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 174,483 miles

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

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

general brake pipe corrosion

general chassis corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2018 174,475 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

general brake pipe corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

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

general brake pipe corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

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)

general brake pipe corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015

3 out of 7 bulb inop in high level

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s outer c.v boot seeping grease

side repeaters fading white

Fail 17 Feb 2015

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 out of 7 bulb inop in high level

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s outer c.v boot seeping grease

rear number plate slightly dis-colouring

side repeaters fading white

Pass 20 Jan 2014 134,280 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 134,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 130,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 115,642 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 103,043 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 97,011 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,317 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 93,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,005 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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WM51 XHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM51 XHG, 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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WM51 XHG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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