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FH52 MXG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 90,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 86,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,822 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,204 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,922 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,193 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both inner c/v boots split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both inner c/v boots split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,519 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres edges worn

o/s and n/s inner c/v boots split

wiper blades torn still clear screen

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,541 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 55,537 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 50,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,178 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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FH52 MXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FH52 MXG, 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 FH52 MXG registered?

FH52 MXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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