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FG52 AOZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 AOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,666 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

hand brake cables deteriorated

handbrake performance poor

sill backs and floors corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,019 miles

offside rear shocker leaking

rear brakes corroded

rear tyres wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 130,849 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside and nearside sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 130,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside and nearside sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,140 miles

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

front nearside inner driveshaft boot worn

Fail 3 Oct 2013 127,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

front nearside inner driveshaft boot worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,268 miles

advise n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/f drive shaft inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Sep 2011 104,268 miles

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

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)

advise n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/f drive shaft inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,138 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

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

O/S/F driveshaft inner gaiter split

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 97,138 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs lipped.

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

O/S/F driveshaft inner gaiter split

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,233 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,801 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 64,961 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

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 AOZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AOZ, 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 AOZ registered?

FG52 AOZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is FG52 AOZ safe to buy?

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