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WU02 YWR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 YWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,074 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 87,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 82,556 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting not supporting exhaust

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,724 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 67,400 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 67,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,366 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 54,164 miles

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

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

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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WU02 YWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 WU02 YWR, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU02 YWR?

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What year was WU02 YWR registered?

WU02 YWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WU02 YWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 YWR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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