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WV02 EWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,237 mi
Last recorded156,237 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 156,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 153,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside and offside lower doors rusting. nearside and offside outer sills rusting nearside and offside chassis rusting

Pass 7 Apr 2017 150,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 148,189 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 146,373 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 143,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,840 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 18 May 2012 121,914 miles

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge.

Fail 18 May 2012 121,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2011 103,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,318 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,722 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 EWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EWG, 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 WV02 EWG registered?

WV02 EWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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