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WV51 XVJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 XVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,550 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,844 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,804 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

corrosion both NS,OS outer sills

oil level low

Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

corrosion both NS,OS outer sills

oil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,551 miles

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

n/s outer and inner sill corroding

o/s inner and outer sill corroding /*inner sill holed

under body in general showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,551 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s outer and inner sill corroding

o/s inner and outer sill corroding /*inner sill holed

under body in general showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,132 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,674 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,116 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc inner face deteriorating

n/s/r brake disc deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 32,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,930 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 21,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 20,504 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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WV51 XVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WV51 XVJ, 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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WV51 XVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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