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FG52 AOV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,258 mi
Last recorded130,258 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 AOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 130,258 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 15 X different places need attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr light lense damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,668 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 94,362 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,840 miles

LIGHT SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN N/S

O/S/R TYRE IS WEARING ON THE EDGES

Fail 21 Sep 2012 86,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

LIGHT SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN N/S

O/S/R TYRE IS WEARING ON THE EDGES

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,909 miles

both rear brake discs heavily lipped around edges

rear shock absorbers getting weak

scratch on windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2011 79,897 miles

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

both rear brake discs heavily lipped around edges

rear shock absorbers getting weak

scratch on windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,441 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 70,430 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen marked (possable worn wipers)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,027 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,395 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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FG52 AOV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG52 AOV, 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 FG52 AOV registered?

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

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