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WV02 DWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,706 mi
Last recorded149,706 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 DWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 149,706 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 149,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,553 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (2 belts attached to seat, both function, outer belt has 'melted' section, strength not significantly reduced) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only 5 passenger seats at time of test, middle and offside centre row missing

Rear Suspension bump stops missing (both sides)

Vehicle ID label missing, no axle weights / plated emissions data available

Vehicle structure weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, towbar frame work and wiring / socket still attached, towing ball socket removed

various corrosion to bodywork, no jagged edges. Also corrosion to floor pan

Fail 20 Jan 2022 144,208 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Feed pipes from filler (by nearside rear suspension) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached slam panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust only has 2 of 6 hanger rubbers fitted, including new mid section

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (2 belts attached to seat, both function, outer belt has 'melted' section, strength not significantly reduced) (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only 5 passenger seats at time of test, middle and offside centre row missing

Rear Suspension bump stops missing (both sides)

Vehicle ID label missing, no axle weights / plated emissions data available

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various corrosion to bodywork, no jagged edges. Also corrosion to floor pan

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,006 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,296 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2018 125,277 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion n the front wheel arches

Pass 24 Apr 2017 121,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 116,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,309 miles

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 20 Jan 2015 110,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 106,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,979 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 104,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 104,603 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,682 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 92,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 70,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 58,897 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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WV02 DWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WV02 DWX, 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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WV02 DWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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