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WP52 ZTS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017

Central Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016
Fail 16 Nov 2016

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 185,550 miles
Fail 27 May 2015

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 179,247 miles

under body rust

Fail 24 Aug 2011 175,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 175,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 171,458 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 163,265 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 163,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner constant velocity joint gaitor at nearside front is split

Pass 6 May 2008 140,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 140,942 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 118,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 118,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel hose rubbing on steering column universal joint

Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,456 miles

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

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

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

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

front flexi brake hose mouting bent n/side and o/side

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 ZTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 ZTS, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP52 ZTS registered?

WP52 ZTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for WP52 ZTS shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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