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WP52 MWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,966 mi
Last recorded130,966 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,966 miles

Corrosion to both rear bumper support panels

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front suspension soft

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 130,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both rear bumper support panels

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front suspension soft

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,844 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 124,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear number plate light not working.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,160 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 110,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,781 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,385 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joints corroded and thin.

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 101,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre and rear exhaust joints corroded and thin.

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,044 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Rear light lenses cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2012 94,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear light lenses cracked

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,085 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Damage to rear of vehicle

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Front wiper blades split

Nearside rear brake hose perished

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,085 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Damage to rear of vehicle

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Front wiper blades split

Nearside rear brake hose perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,735 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Front brake hoses heavily perished

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,176 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2008 74,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,112 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 59,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low,(offside front).

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,773 miles

front brake pads wearing low,(offside front).

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,811 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 39,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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