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WP52 LLV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,668 mi
Last recorded207,668 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 207,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and various outriggers and cross-members front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills inner and outer from front to rear very corroded but out of prescribed areas

both sills inner and outer very corroded from front to rear but out of prescribed areas

Pass 4 Aug 2020 206,728 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks have limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and various outriggers/ cross-members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills inner and outer very corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2019 202,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills very corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2018 200,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 194,709 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 194,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 191,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 191,067 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 188,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 186,247 miles

near side door step has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 183,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 169,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers are split

Fail 17 Jan 2012 169,704 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers are split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 151,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner cv boots split

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2011 151,253 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner cv boots split

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2010 136,229 miles

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

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

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 light lens cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2010 136,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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 light lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2009 120,598 miles

brake discs wearing,slight play in anti roll bar bushes+link rod bushes,tyres weareing on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2009 120,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake discs wearing,slight play in anti roll bar bushes+link rod bushes,tyres weareing on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2007 99,238 miles

centre exhaust small leak

Fail 19 Oct 2006 78,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,612 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,993 miles

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

bulb in high level stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Jan 2006 61,993 miles

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

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

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

bulb in high level stop lamp not working

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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WP52 LLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 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 WP52 LLV, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP52 LLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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