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WU02 YWW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,168 mi
Last recorded181,168 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 YWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 181,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 181,002 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 175,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2018 175,523 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 170,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2017 170,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 164,631 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 164,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2015

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

Fail 6 May 2015

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2014

chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2013
Fail 5 Jun 2013

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012

engine light on

Fail 7 Jun 2012

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

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

engine light on

Pass 25 May 2011 80,248 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 80,243 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,477 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,945 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 58,945 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,186 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,439 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 32,223 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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WU02 YWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWW, 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.

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What year was WU02 YWW registered?

WU02 YWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is WU02 YWW safe to buy?

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