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FH51 BYT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,733 miles

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

front windows tinted

Fail 5 Sep 2014 103,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front windows tinted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,090 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,508 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 49,749 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FH51 BYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 FH51 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH51 BYT registered?

FH51 BYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is FH51 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 BYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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