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WO51 KGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,979 mi
Last recorded118,979 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 KGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 118,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 118,088 miles

Nearside Outer side sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer side sill slightly corroder

Fail 7 Feb 2019 118,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer side sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer side sill slightly corroder

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now - bald on inner shoulder & cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now - bald on inner shoulder & cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front inner wheel arch area's are corroding

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to rear cross-member

crack to windscreen outside swept area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 117,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim marked in yellow (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim marked in yellow (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now - bald on inner shoulder & cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now - bald on inner shoulder & cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front inner wheel arch area's are corroding

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to rear cross-member

crack to windscreen outside swept area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,649 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas corroding (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

crack in screen outside of swept area

Fail 4 Apr 2017 115,649 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

crack in screen outside of swept area

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area' s within lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre's are worn on the edge's

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area's within lower arm mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area' s within lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area's (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre's are worn on the edge's

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,177 miles

both body sills damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both body sills damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,767 miles

damage to n/s/o/s sill

front exhaust rubber mount broken

strong advise perishing to n/s/r brake hose

Fail 12 Mar 2014 101,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to n/s/o/s sill

front exhaust rubber mount broken

strong advise perishing to n/s/r brake hose

Pass 1 May 2013 98,815 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 98,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,049 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 97,049 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,425 miles

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

front wipers split

Fail 9 Mar 2010 93,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,333 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,583 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,959 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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WO51 KGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WO51 KGA, 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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WO51 KGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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