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FD52 VHF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 62,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 55,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 55,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills have holes in due to rust within 30cm of the belts and both front jacking points /chassis ladder have holes in due to rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,684 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,421 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/rear cross member/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 47,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after park brake application/release (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/rear cross member/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 47,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section underneath side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,796 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,905 miles

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

small split in washer pipe under bonnet

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,926 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 32,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,761 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,007 miles

surface rust on both rear brake disc,s

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,997 miles

o/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,093 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,891 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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FD52 VHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FD52 VHF, 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 FD52 VHF registered?

FD52 VHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is FD52 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 VHF shows 24 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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