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EY02 FYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

263,313 mi
Last recorded263,313 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 FYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 263,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 263,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 258,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 256,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 251,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 245,785 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 240,620 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust holes in front inner wheel arches

Pass 3 Jul 2019 231,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 223,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 215,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 205,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 196,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 185,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 175,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 166,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 163,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 159,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside inner constant velocity joint boot split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 159,022 miles

offside inner constant velocity joint boot split

Pass 15 May 2009 154,042 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 148,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 148,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 126,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 97,910 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

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 FYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EY02 FYU, 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

How do I check the history of EY02 FYU?

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What year was EY02 FYU registered?

EY02 FYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is EY02 FYU safe to buy?

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