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FG02 FGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,270 mi
Last recorded206,270 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 206,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 206,149 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side tie rods ()

surface corrosion too both side seals

Pass 27 Mar 2018

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside handbrake performance low

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 193,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion around wheel arches

Pass 24 Mar 2014 189,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 184,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 184,807 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 180,283 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 171,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 160,938 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

knock from front suspension over bumps no fault found

Fail 11 Feb 2010 160,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

knock from front suspension over bumps no fault found

Pass 17 Mar 2009 157,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 148,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 135,554 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 135,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades in poor condition

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2006 118,298 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 118,298 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FG02 FGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG02 FGP, 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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FG02 FGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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