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WX52 FTN

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,500 mi
Last recorded189,500 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 FTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 189,500 miles

Inner sills slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 179,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 179,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 172,213 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 161,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 152,268 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 140,948 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 140,948 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 136,615 miles

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake disc inner side starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 132,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2009 132,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2008 122,051 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 122,051 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 112,679 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 97,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 74,380 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 74,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX52 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

WX52 FTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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