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WV02 VLM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 125,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2014 117,682 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,911 miles

electrical wire at n/side rear insulation worn through

n/side parking brake showing low effort compared to o/side

Fail 5 Mar 2012 107,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

electrical wire at n/side rear insulation worn through

n/side parking brake showing low effort compared to o/side

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 101,982 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc's corrossion/pitting

Unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted a\t time of test

Unable to check rear seat belts to rear due to modifications to rear of vechile (disabled access)

diesel heater glow plug lamp on throughout test

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 88,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,376 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,376 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,115 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 62,113 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

wiper blades torn

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 VLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

WV02 VLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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