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WN52 ZRC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,198 mi
Last recorded257,198 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 ZRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 257,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill

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

Offside Outer sill

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 253,738 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 253,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 241,274 miles

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

rust on nearside sill

Pass 27 May 2014 231,765 miles

N/S inner & outer sill have various areas of corrosion

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

O/S inner & outer sill have various areas of corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to the floor/chassis

Pass 21 May 2013 219,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2013 219,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 209,034 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 2 May 2012 209,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 206,497 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

blue smoke at tickover

interior mirror missing

o/s-n/s rear brake discs scored

Fail 12 May 2011 206,492 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

blue smoke at tickover

interior mirror missing

o/s-n/s rear brake discs scored

Fail 28 Apr 2011 206,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery light illuminated

both front inner cv boots split

handbrake has a lot of travel, close to limit

nearside front outer brake pad low

nearside mirror glass broken

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some cuts to tread on both rear tyres

some perishing to offside rear brake flexi

some smoke emitted from tailpipe at idle

various chips to windscreen not in excess of limits

Pass 7 Oct 2009 188,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 174,403 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 173,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 157,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 133,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 102,152 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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WN52 ZRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WN52 ZRC, 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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WN52 ZRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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