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FB02 BYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,019 mi
Last recorded240,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 BYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 240,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 228,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 215,074 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 215,067 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 194,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 178,853 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 178,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 161,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 145,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,840 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 109,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,296 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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FB02 BYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB02 BYU, 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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What year was FB02 BYU registered?

FB02 BYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is FB02 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 BYU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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