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FG02 UDB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,888 mi
Last recorded177,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 UDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 177,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2013 177,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion aroound ns jacking point

osf indicator lens broken

petrol cap flap not shutting properly

slight leak of exhaust gases from downpipe clamp

Pass 26 Mar 2012 173,120 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 165,827 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2011 165,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 142,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 120,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,812 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,070 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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FG02 UDB 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 66.7%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

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

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