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FA02 ALG

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

280,998 mi
Last recorded280,998 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ALG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 280,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 272,332 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2025 262,340 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2024 242,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 223,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 222,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 221,831 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 221,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 198,001 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 197,976 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 171,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,249 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,197 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 10,595 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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FA02 ALG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 FA02 ALG, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA02 ALG registered?

FA02 ALG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2015.

Is FA02 ALG safe to buy?

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