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FA02 OFM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

166,299 mi
Last recorded166,299 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 OFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 166,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill excess corrosion (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill excess corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill within 30cm of rear sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lamp damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust pipe touching tow bar

Bonnet release handle missing

Corrosion to both front inner wings next to suspension turrets, not affecting vehicle structure at present

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front axle tyres different aspect ratio to rear axle

Front exhaust rubber deteriorated

Front wiper blades split at ends, not affecting clearing ability at present

Near side front side light dimmer than off side front

Near side rear shock absorber dust shield loose

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side rear shock absorber dust shield missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Overspray on both side repeaters, not excessive

Slight corrosion to front inner wheel arch near to gearbox mount area

Temporary type repair to exhaust centre pipe

Various marks to windscreen, not seriously affecting view

Pass 8 Sep 2016 156,276 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 156,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 147,936 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 147,936 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 145,655 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 145,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 145,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 145,116 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 140,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber has no protective cover

Fail 2 Nov 2010 140,135 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber has no protective cover

Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,902 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2009 136,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear light lens cracked

slight play in track rod inner ball joint o/s

Fail 3 Oct 2008 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rear light lens cracked

slight play in track rod inner ball joint o/s

Pass 15 Oct 2007 116,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 100,791 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 OFM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FA02 OFM, 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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FA02 OFM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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