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WP52 LLX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 LLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,171 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 98,678 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre outer wall perrishing

steering rack o/s radius arm has slight wear on inner ball assy

Fail 8 Sep 2010 97,750 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre outer wall perrishing

steering rack o/s radius arm has slight wear on inner ball assy

Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 93,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Slight sidewall cracking on O/S/R and N/S/F tyres

Some corrosion on power steering pipes

Tread depths on front tyres between 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,705 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 83,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 67,980 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,970 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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WP52 LLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WP52 LLX, 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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What year was WP52 LLX registered?

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

Is WP52 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 LLX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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