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WR52 PUF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 162,229 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 162,229 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both offside tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 157,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 157,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 139,577 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 139,570 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 133,502 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs slightly worn / slight imbalance

front number plate slightly dis-colouring

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 133,502 miles

front brake discs slightly worn / slight imbalance

front number plate slightly dis-colouring

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 127,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 127,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,848 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 106,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,657 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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WR52 PUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR52 PUF, 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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What year was WR52 PUF registered?

WR52 PUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WR52 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 PUF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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