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WU52 FSP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 112,112 miles

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

Obstruction removed from drivers view (air freshener)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 112,112 miles

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

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

Obstruction removed from drivers view (air freshener)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,839 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish but not exposing chords

Unable to check inside boot floor for corrosion due to plylining fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,313 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 81,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,552 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2005 45,747 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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WU52 FSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU52 FSP, 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 WU52 FSP?

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What year was WU52 FSP registered?

WU52 FSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is WU52 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 FSP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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