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DF51 FLJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,112 mi
Last recorded94,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 94,112 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both parts of sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both parts of sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel badly distorted all 4 wheels very badly rusted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm middle passanger seat (7.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear bumper pannel all missing on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

all underneath very badly rusted and covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,843 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 93,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody & parts corroded & sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 93,086 miles

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,648 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,073 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,141 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,888 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 84,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 84,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,465 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,881 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,448 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,448 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,284 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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DF51 FLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF51 FLJ, 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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DF51 FLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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