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WP52 MWL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

168,903 mi
Last recorded168,903 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 168,903 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 167,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 167,394 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 167,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 163,217 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 163,214 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 159,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,101 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 152,101 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 151,046 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 146,095 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 146,089 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 139,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,067 miles

o/s rear lamp unit cracked

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

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,967 miles

N/S/R and both front tyres cracking

O/S/R Light lense unit cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2012 122,315 miles

o/s rear lamp cracked

slight corrosion on n/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes/ main front to rear

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre on wall and between tread

Fail 3 Jul 2012 122,141 miles

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

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

o/s rear lamp cracked

slight corrosion on n/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes/ main front to rear

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre on wall and between tread

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,596 miles

front exhaust pipe rubber spilt

front number plate cracked

main and rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear light unit cracked

o/s rear tyre cracking on wall

Fail 11 Jul 2011 114,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust pipe rubber spilt

front number plate cracked

main and rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear light unit cracked

o/s rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,015 miles

all rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 108,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,647 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2009 101,647 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,206 miles

offside front and nearside rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,206 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,703 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,295 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 73,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,641 miles

unable to check rear seat belts(vehicle loaded)

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 MWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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