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FH51 FHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,004 miles

Suspension slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple under body corrosion spots re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 75,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded causing an injury/projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear and Front sill re welded and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear and Front sill re welded and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,118 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear and Front sill re welded and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear and Front sill re welded and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 72,028 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded full length and causing projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded full length and causing or projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,073 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 60,500 miles

Body has multiple surface corrosion spots

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower font door slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower side loading door surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower front door slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 60,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower font door slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower side loading door surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower front door slight surface corrosion

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower corrosion at bottom of door

Nearside Lower near side loading door has corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower corrosion on door

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,724 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 59,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,409 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,293 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,581 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,474 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 47,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 38,424 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 38,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 34,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,226 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread!

offside rear light lense cover cracked but not showing a white light!

Fail 21 Dec 2009 31,226 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing low on tread!

offside rear light lense cover cracked but not showing a white light!

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,651 miles

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

Front wipers starting to split

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 20,170 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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FH51 FHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FH51 FHU, 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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FH51 FHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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