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FG02 KAU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,367 mi
Last recorded171,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 171,367 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 921,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 147,758 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge not a reason for rejection at time of test

offside inner cv gaitor split not a reason for rejection a time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2010 143,570 miles

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Mar 2010 143,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 130,743 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 130,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 116,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 101,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 83,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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 KAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KAU, 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 FG02 KAU registered?

FG02 KAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is FG02 KAU safe to buy?

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