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FJ02 SKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,567 mi
Last recorded174,567 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 174,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under vehicle body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 368,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to engine sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside inner sill to suspension arm mount bracket (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 368,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point to nner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to engine sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside inner sill to suspension arm mount bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 349,750 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 331,375 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside front jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 331,375 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside front jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 310,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 284,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 263,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 243,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 216,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 199,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 183,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 168,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 154,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 132,115 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 132,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (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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FJ02 SKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJ02 SKO, 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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FJ02 SKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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