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FH02 FXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,689 mi
Last recorded215,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 FXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 215,689 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 197,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 177,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 158,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 144,824 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 144,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,561 miles

Brake discs poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 130,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake discs poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 116,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 106,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,678 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 96,635 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 78,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 78,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,521 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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FH02 FXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FH02 FXX, 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 FH02 FXX registered?

FH02 FXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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