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WP52 MUV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,702 mi
Last recorded136,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 136,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 136,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 132,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 129,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 124,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 124,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,030 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 119,030 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE N/S/R PERRISHED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 116,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 103,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,617 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 80,617 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,036 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 56,036 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre. †

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 MUV 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

WP52 MUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WP52 MUV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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