CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP52 LMV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,273 mi
Last recorded182,273 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 182,273 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light cluster damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing has corrosion but outside prescribed area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 170,145 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 169,957 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 165,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 165,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 159,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 159,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 158,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 154,434 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 154,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 149,061 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 135,919 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 128,436 miles

slight rust on nearside upper front chassis section near suspenion mounting area

slight split on bothside front wiperbladles

Pass 16 Nov 2007 116,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 104,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 91,767 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP52 LMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP52 LMV?

You can check the full history of WP52 LMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP52 LMV registered?

WP52 LMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is WP52 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 LMV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP52 LMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP52 LMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.