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FG52 AOK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,269 mi
Last recorded152,269 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 AOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2014 152,269 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/side/o/side outer sills has corrosion

rear panel has corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 147,015 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 147,007 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s headlamp glass cracked.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 139,764 miles

Knock on steering rack but not showing signs of play.

O/s rear shock outer cover corroded off.

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

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

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

o/s head lamp glass cracked.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 139,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Knock on steering rack but not showing signs of play.

O/s rear shock outer cover corroded off.

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

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

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

o/s head lamp glass cracked.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 132,305 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front inner cv boots split

corrosion by front subframe mounts

corrosion om rear chassis rails of vehicle

o/s/f headlamp damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2011 132,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front inner cv boots split

corrosion by front subframe mounts

corrosion om rear chassis rails of vehicle

o/s/f headlamp damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 123,608 miles

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

both inner cv boots split

Fail 8 Apr 2010 123,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both inner cv boots split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 110,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,419 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,538 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,198 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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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FG52 AOK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG52 AOK, 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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FG52 AOK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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