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CA51 FMP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

162,410 mi
Last recorded162,410 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 FMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch starting to corrode / small holes

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear shocker casings corroding

underside under sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,171 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 145,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not lighting plate up very dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,311 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

inner and outer sills corroded

tow bar and chassis corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 139,081 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear chassis and tow bar corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 135,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

chassis and floor pan corroded

steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,824 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and rear floor corroded

n/s outer and inner sills corroded

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 7 Mar 2016 131,824 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and rear floor corroded

n/s front sill holed but outside a prescribed area

n/s outer and inner sills corroded

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,586 miles

o/s/iner sill corroded

o/s/r chasis corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/outer sill corroded

o/s/iner sill corroded

o/s/r chasis corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,368 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 107,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,311 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 95,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,883 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 86,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,785 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,549 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 72,549 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,592 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 64,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 52,531 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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CA51 FMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CA51 FMP, 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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CA51 FMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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