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WU52 PKC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,501 mi
Last recorded149,501 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 PKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 149,501 miles

Drivers seat only fitted

front & rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2016 149,501 miles

Drivers seat only fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2015 145,647 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Fail 13 Mar 2015 145,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVEN

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 132,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 132,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,482 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2013 125,482 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2012 115,990 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front exhaust pipe blowing temp sealed

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Fail 13 Mar 2012 115,967 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front exhaust pipe blowing temp sealed

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 15 Mar 2011 107,042 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 107,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,207 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 PKC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is WU52 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 PKC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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