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WP52 LMO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,128 mi
Last recorded122,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 LMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,128 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s outer wing indicators slightly discoloured [front wings] (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre [WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

both n/s o/s inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

little reserve travel in handbrake

n/s outer sill showing signs of impact damage

no engine management warning light working [at time of testing]

showing signs of surface on under side of vehicle body

Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,192 miles

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

Front shock absorbers getting weak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

centre stop lamp not working unsure if connected

condensation in offside headlamp

engine stabilizer mounting bush deteriorating

minor exhaust leak front pipe bracket

Fail 13 Sep 2017 119,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Front shock absorbers getting weak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

centre stop lamp not working unsure if connected

condensation in offside headlamp

engine stabilizer mounting bush deteriorating

minor exhaust leak front pipe bracket

Pass 21 Sep 2016 116,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

centre stop lamp not working unsure if connected

nearside outer sill panel damaged

offside front tyre fauling inner wheel arch liner on left lock

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge tread cut

Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,628 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

centre stop lamp not working unsure if connected

nearside outer sill panel damaged

offside front tyre fauling inner wheel arch liner on left lock

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge tread cut

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp reflectors deteriorating

damage to nearside headlamp glass

steering rack has slight oil seepage

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,165 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 112,162 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,940 miles

engine smokey

Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,940 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine smokey

Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 108,177 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,920 miles

offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2009 102,225 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 102,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,879 miles

ehurst corroding and going very thin in places

Fail 24 Sep 2008 89,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

ehurst corroding and going very thin in places

Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 77,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,335 miles

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

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 LMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LMO, 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 LMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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