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WU52 FUT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

302,115 mi
Last recorded302,115 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 FUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 302,115 miles

Offside Rear and out of shape

under carriage undersealed in places

Fail 18 Aug 2022 302,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear and out of shape

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under carriage undersealed in places

Pass 6 Aug 2021 295,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under side chassis legs to rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lots of under side welding repairs

Fail 26 Jul 2021 295,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under side chassis legs to rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lots of under side welding repairs

Pass 13 Aug 2020 293,013 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side age related corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2020 293,012 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front centre out rigger holed not load bearing

lots of under side age related corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 281,831 miles

Nearside Front hole in inner wing

Offside Front hole in inner wing

age related corrosion to under side

Fail 25 Jul 2019 281,830 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hole in inner wing

Offside Front hole in inner wing

age related corrosion to under side

Pass 23 Jul 2018 265,746 miles

age related corrosion and welded plates to under side

hole in inner wing n/s/f

inner wing holed o/s/f

Fail 20 Jul 2018 265,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted adrift (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion and welded plates to under side

hole in inner wing n/s/f

inner wing holed o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2017 252,181 miles

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

o/s and n/s front and rear chassis, and inner sills are corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 252,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s and n/s front and rear chassis, and inner sills are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 237,632 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 223,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s inner sills has corrosion

o/s and n/s rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2015 223,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s inner sills has corrosion

o/s and n/s rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2014 211,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s centre chassis crossmember is very corroded

rear chassis crossmember is very corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 211,884 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s centre chassis crossmember is very corroded

rear chassis crossmember is very corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 201,703 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 201,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 194,347 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 194,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 188,055 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 188,055 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 175,714 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 175,714 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 153,566 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 152,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension rubbers age cracking

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Jul 2008 120,485 miles

Oil leak

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

glow plug light on

heavy dampness around brake fluid resevior

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2008 120,485 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

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

glow plug light on

heavy dampness around brake fluid resevior

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,462 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 FUT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 FUT, 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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WU52 FUT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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