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YP52 WPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,408 mi
Last recorded95,408 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 95,408 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

slight bind on both front wheels

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,006 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,742 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak coming from upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 87,742 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak coming from upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Slight corrosion on rear of body but structurally sound.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,452 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 86,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,880 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 86,303 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

engine under cover 1of 4 fixings missing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,246 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 85,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 81,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,369 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank, slight movement in straps. but secure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,526 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust cover split and fouling on exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,912 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Near side, side door damaged also off side, side door damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,432 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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YP52 WPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YP52 WPO, 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 YP52 WPO registered?

YP52 WPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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