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EY02 FYT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,860 mi
Last recorded145,860 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 FYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 145,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015

Bonnet safety latch - inoperative

Both sidelights dim.

Both wipers poor.

Drivers seat base collapsed.

Front No. plate damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Small hole in exhaust pipe @ box

Fail 16 Apr 2015 136,849 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

oil around sump plug

outersills/underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 30 Apr 2014 127,597 miles

Near-side mirror glass cracked.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight damage to both rear lamps - tape applied

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,597 miles

Near-side mirror glass cracked.

Slight damage to both rear lamps - tape applied

Pass 10 Sep 2012 119,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f inner drive flange joint has play

oil level low

rear brake discs very rusty

rear discs very rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2012 119,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f inner drive flange joint has play

oil level low

rear discs very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,664 miles

n/s/ door mirror missing

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner cv boot split

rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 104,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/ door mirror missing

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner cv boot split

rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 104,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f inner CV boot spilt

o/s/f inner CV boot split

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 94,078 miles

Both front inner C.V gaiters split

O/S/F tyre perished

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

Rear disc pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner C.V gaiters split

O/S/F tyre perished

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

Rear disc pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,693 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,687 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,174 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside headlight damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 10 Jun 2008 80,174 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside headlight damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 66,226 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 66,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f inner c.v. boot split

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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EY02 FYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EY02 FYT, 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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EY02 FYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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