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WX02 ELC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 296,443 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 296,443 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 30 kilograms (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024
Pass 24 Nov 2022 289,123 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 289,121 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger corroded excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Additional braking device inoperative Load sensor (1.5 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside. &. Offside rear. Cross member corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 285,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 280,437 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 280,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 272,776 miles

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 10 Apr 2019 272,273 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Apr 2018 269,170 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 269,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch outer (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch strut mount under air box (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 263,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 263,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 258,198 miles

Nearside sill in poor condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 258,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside sill in poor condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 253,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 246,916 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 240,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 240,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 236,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 231,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 225,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 218,241 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 218,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 201,994 miles

N/S/R TAIL LAMP CRACKED

NO SPARE WHEEL

Nail in N/S/F Tyre NEW TYRE REQUIRED

Rear pads 2mm left approx

SCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 27 Feb 2006 169,887 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 169,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

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 ELC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WX02 ELC, 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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WX02 ELC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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