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WU52 LNE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 LNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,474 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 102,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 97,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,392 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 82,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,039 miles

Both n/s and o/s outer sills have surface corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,021 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 122,090 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,293 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,408 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,789 miles

Front wipers starting to split either end but clears screen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,432 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,422 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 47,421 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 23,574 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 LNE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNE, 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

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What year was WU52 LNE registered?

WU52 LNE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is WU52 LNE safe to buy?

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