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WX52 FUW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,552 mi
Last recorded134,552 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 FUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,552 miles

brake discs rusty

n/s door mirror cracked

small hole in os inner wing

surface rust on under body

suspension weak

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 21 Aug 2017 134,552 miles

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

brake discs rusty

n/s door mirror cracked

small hole in os inner wing

surface rust on under body

suspension weak

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2016 130,846 miles

rear brake discs rusty

small hole in centre exhaust

surface rust on under body

Fail 30 Jul 2016 130,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake discs rusty

small hole in centre exhaust

surface rust on under body

Pass 24 Jul 2015 126,629 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 126,620 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 122,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,720 miles

pin hole in n/s/f inner c.v gaitor

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on underbody

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2012 106,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface rust on n/s/f chassis arond subframe mount

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,641 miles

surface rust on n/s/f chassis arond subframe mount

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,387 miles

surface rust on n/s/f chassis around front subfame mount.

surface rust on rear chassis

wipers split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 101,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust on n/s/f chassis around front subfame mount.

surface rust on rear chassis

wipers split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,457 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/ mirror cracked

o/s/f flexi hose badly age cracked

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 7 Aug 2010 95,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

n/s/ mirror cracked

o/s/f flexi hose badly age cracked

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,698 miles

rear pads low

slight age cracking to suspension rubbers

stone chips in screen

wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,085 miles

both door mirror glasses cracked

front and rear discs lipped

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2007 79,462 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advanced wear on front discs

centre belt slow to retract

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,462 miles

advanced wear on front discs

centre belt slow to retract

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,216 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

slight front brake inbalance

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2005 48,103 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 FUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

WX52 FUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is WX52 FUW safe to buy?

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