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WR52 PUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,138 mi
Last recorded132,138 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,138 miles

Central Front Heat shield resting on the exhaust

Underside of body corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 132,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Heat shield resting on the exhaust

Underside of body corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,369 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front lower (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front lower (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,126 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

light corrosion underside in various places

Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,376 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 110,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,541 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Dec 2013 105,541 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,878 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 94,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,385 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,837 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,414 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 PUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

WR52 PUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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