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WV02 MSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 MSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 144,009 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Oct 2018 144,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rears (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected ns (4.6.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jul 2017 135,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread damaged

Offside Rear tyre is damaged inner side (cut)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 135,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2016 130,782 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,185 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

nearside front tyre innersidewall is slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer thread edge is slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner thread edge is slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2015 118,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

nearside front tyre innersidewall is slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer thread edge is slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner thread edge is slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 109,249 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 97,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,617 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,301 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,635 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 60,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,094 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 MSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV02 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

WV02 MSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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