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FB02 MRU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,006 mi
Last recorded147,006 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 147,006 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 147,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 142,129 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 142,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,818 miles

1.both rear tyres slightly mishaped and worn on inner edges 2.exhaust system corroded on joints 3.slight blow on front and centre exhaust joint 4.surface corrosion of rear section frornt to rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,537 miles

1.chip in o/s headlight 2.slight crack in rear exhaust silencer 3.surface corrosion of rear section front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,473 miles

1.centre exhaust slightly cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,570 miles

1.front wiper blades poor and split on edges 2.o/s front inner cv boot split slight blow on rear exhaust 3.long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,293 miles

1.rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,412 miles

1.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and has slight damage to wall †2.slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall †3.exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2005 39,941 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 MRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MRU, 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

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What year was FB02 MRU registered?

FB02 MRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is FB02 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 MRU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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