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WU52 PLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,543 mi
Last recorded166,543 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 166,543 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear shockabsorbers in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2014 165,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Chip in N/S headlamp

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

N/S/R shock cover corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S door mirror glass cracked

O/S/R tyre worn on inner

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering tie rod

Pass 29 Aug 2013 160,047 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 151,423 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 151,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 146,023 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s headlamp chipped

o/s outer sill corroded

temporary repair to o/s rear light lens

Fail 20 Sep 2010 145,989 miles

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

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s headlamp chipped

o/s outer sill corroded

temporary repair to o/s rear light lens

Pass 23 Sep 2009 138,149 miles

Center exhaust clamp broken.

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

Park brake leaver close to the end of its working travel.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 133,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 133,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 129,249 miles

some play in steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2007 129,181 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

some play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2006 120,344 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 120,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 PLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PLF, 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 WU52 PLF registered?

WU52 PLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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