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CE02 MFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,879 mi
Last recorded104,879 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 104,879 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 97,301 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 97,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,227 miles

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 97,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 90,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 90,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 144,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

wire runing from n/s/f healight bulb to o/s/f headlight bulb.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 144,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 133,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 102,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 93,310 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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CE02 MFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CE02 MFX, 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 CE02 MFX registered?

CE02 MFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is CE02 MFX safe to buy?

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