CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP52 MUW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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 MUW
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

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exterior Body Showing Corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner N/s + O/s CV Boot Perishing Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Still

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both Rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper Torn/Inop

Surround Of Fuel Tank Filler Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exterior Body Showing Corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner N/s + O/s CV Boot Perishing Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Still

Minor Score In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both Rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Rear Centre Brake Light 1/2 Inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper Torn/Inop

Surround Of Fuel Tank Filler Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s Front Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Mileometer Reading Not Visible

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Oil leak Around Engine Bay Area ()

Rear Wiper Blade Torn

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/s + O/s Rear (Repaired) (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/s + O/s Rear (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre Section (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance N/s + O/s Rear (white light) (1.1.A.3d)

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

Side repeater not working N/s Front (1.4.A.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s Rear (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/s + O/s Front (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s Front Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Mileometer Reading Not Visible

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Oil leak Around Engine Bay Area ()

Rear Wiper Blade Torn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/s + O/s Rear (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front discs worn

front to rears corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 162,778 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 12 inches of abs pump (3.1.9)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs worn

front to rears corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 153,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heat shield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2014 153,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2013 138,878 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 138,870 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 15 Sep 2012 127,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 112,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 112,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,571 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 86,568 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,532 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,621 miles

nearside wing reapeater light not working !

offside front drop link socket ball joint lower got slight play in it !

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,585 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 62,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 44,999 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 MUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW?

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

What year was WP52 MUW registered?

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

Is WP52 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 MUW shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP52 MUW 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 MUW. 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.