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WX52 FSE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,869 mi
Last recorded95,869 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 FSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 95,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 89,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,842 miles

Front wipers rubbers worn

exhaust poor condition in places

Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,841 miles

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

Front wipers rubbers worn

exhaust poor condition in places

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,887 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,312 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Jul 2014 67,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres getting low on tread

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,328 miles

Front exhaust mount missing

o/s/r lamp, reflector in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2013 58,291 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mount missing

o/s/r lamp, reflector in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,395 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust front support rubber missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust front support rubber missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 49,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,757 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 19,269 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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WX52 FSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 WX52 FSE, 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 WX52 FSE registered?

WX52 FSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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