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WV52 EPC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 EPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 167,189 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

general corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2015 158,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 150,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 150,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 137,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 137,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,156 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 131,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front no plate poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,223 miles

rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,076 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

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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WV52 EPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV52 EPC, 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 WV52 EPC registered?

WV52 EPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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