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WX02 ELO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,217 mi
Last recorded201,217 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 201,217 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 201,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 197,432 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front play in steering arm

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

Fail 13 May 2016 197,432 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Front play in steering arm

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

Pass 16 May 2015 192,218 miles

Oil leak

general body corrosion

outer sills corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 185,463 miles

both rear light units damaged

engine and exhaust damp with oil

nearside front inner door handle damaged

offside front suspension damp with oil

slight blow down pipe, temp repair

Pass 21 May 2013 176,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has temp repair

General body corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 176,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has temp repair

General body corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 165,567 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cluch master damp

rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust supported

Fail 3 Mar 2012 165,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 148,314 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 148,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diesel from engine area.

n/s door mirror loose

o/s headlight glass damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2009 138,366 miles

diesel smell from engine area,but unable to detect leak

n/s door mirror outer casing loose

o/s headlight lens holed and cracked

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2009 138,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

diesel smell from engine area,but unable to detect leak

n/s door mirror outer casing loose

o/s headlight lens holed and cracked

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2007 111,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 88,738 miles

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

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

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

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

derv smell under bonnet †

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 ELO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

WX02 ELO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is WX02 ELO safe to buy?

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