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WP52 MWC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,472 mi
Last recorded152,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 152,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 151,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 143,128 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on sills/inner sills

rear brake readings low

Fail 15 Jul 2014 143,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on sills/inner sills

rear brake readings low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 141,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

steering rack end slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2013 141,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

steering rack end slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2012 140,140 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 139,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 139,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

edc light on dash board

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 18 Mar 2010 122,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

coolant leak

edc light on dash board

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,747 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 111,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge///o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,842 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,755 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 MWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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