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FH02 UNL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,792 mi
Last recorded184,792 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 UNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2017 184,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high pair (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 175,745 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (2.4.G.1)

centre seat belt has to be assisted to return

light corrosion to inner sills

Pass 16 Jul 2015 168,739 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2014 162,246 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 162,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 156,426 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 156,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 152,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 148,814 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 148,762 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 142,882 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 128,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,878 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 117,877 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 98,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 79,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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FH02 UNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

FH02 UNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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