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FH51 JWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,966 mi
Last recorded153,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 JWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,966 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 153,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing bottom (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes secured by cable ties

n/s front bumper insecure

o/s front wheel arch corroded

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 137,460 miles

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

glow plug light on dash

n/s wing mirror outer casing insecure

o/s front wheel arch corroded n/s rear member holed and corroded

surface rust noted on inner and outer sills

top suspension turrets stiff

Fail 20 Dec 2016 147,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

glow plug light on dash

n/s wing mirror outer casing insecure

o/s front wheel arch corroded n/s rear member holed and corroded

surface rust noted on inner and outer sills

top suspension turrets stiff

Pass 18 Dec 2015 140,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front wing corroded

top suspension turrets noisy

Fail 18 Dec 2015 140,231 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s front wing corroded

top suspension turrets noisy

Pass 16 Dec 2014 132,445 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 132,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

front inner disc slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 152,345 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 125,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,147 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 119,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 112,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 106,021 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 106,021 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,707 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 93,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,192 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 87,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,152 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 68,152 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 68,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion on exhaust system

engine oil level low

n/s/r light unit damaged

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 JWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWE, 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 JWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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