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WP52 LMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,413 mi
Last recorded229,413 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 229,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 229,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 225,764 miles

Multiple body panels and doors extensively corroded

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides yellow colouring fading (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 225,751 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Braking system leaking Front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Multiple body panels and doors extensively corroded

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides yellow colouring fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 222,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 215,864 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 215,843 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

damage to sills

underseal on pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 210,438 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 210,337 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 201,915 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 195,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 195,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 180,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 164,996 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 139,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 113,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,562 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,304 miles

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

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

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

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 LMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

WP52 LMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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