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WX02 EKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,825 mi
Last recorded152,825 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 152,818 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 145,438 miles

General vehicle corrosion but not yet excessive

engine water leaks

Fail 15 Sep 2017 145,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

General vehicle corrosion but not yet excessive

engine water leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2016 137,845 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 137,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,400 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,400 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,983 miles

EML Check engine light

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,734 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 112,879 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 112,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,650 miles

exhaust heavily corroded & blowing slightly.osf inner cv boot split.windscreen cracked in os lower corner.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 98,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heavily corroded & blowing slightly.osf inner cv boot split.windscreen cracked in os lower corner.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,183 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 89,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 73,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WX02 EKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WX02 EKV, 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 WX02 EKV registered?

WX02 EKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WX02 EKV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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