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WP52 LNW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,760 mi
Last recorded131,760 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,760 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 131,760 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)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,136 miles

Oil leak

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

damage to sidewall of tyre nsr

Fail 18 Feb 2014 123,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

damage to sidewall of tyre nsr

Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,657 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

vehicle has been stood

Fail 9 Oct 2012 114,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

vehicle has been stood

Pass 14 Oct 2011 109,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise engine oil and engine coolant topped up prior to test being carried out

advise front windscreen is scratched

advise o/s/f side light bulb is dull

advise rear brakes require inspecting as they have 50% imbalance and may reqire adjusting or replacing

advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

advise washer low fluid level warning indicator on at time of test ,washer bottle topped up prior to test being carried out

Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise engine oil and engine coolant topped up prior to test being carried out

advise front windscreen is scratched

advise o/s/f side light bulb is dull

advise rear brakes require inspecting as they have 50% imbalance and may reqire adjusting or replacing

advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

advise washer low fluid level warning indicator on at time of test ,washer bottle topped up prior to test being carried out

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,893 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 91,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,809 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 51,818 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 LNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

WP52 LNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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