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BW51 FHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,835 mi
Last recorded148,835 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 148,835 miles

Damage to offside rear, nearside sill and rear of vehicle

Nearside inner c/v boot split

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Several small chips in swept area of windscreen, large crack outside swept area on nearside

Winscreen wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 148,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Damage to offside rear, nearside sill and rear of vehicle

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

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

Nearside inner c/v boot split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Several small chips in swept area of windscreen, large crack outside swept area on nearside

Winscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 139,039 miles

large crack to windscreen outside swept area

temporary repair to drivers door mirror

Pass 24 Jun 2010
Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,013 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 106,759 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

Exhaust bracket partly broken

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear light units damaged by accident but not showing white light

Fail 19 Feb 2007 90,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 90,421 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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BW51 FHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW51 FHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW51 FHU registered?

BW51 FHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is BW51 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 FHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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