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FL02 FEV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,227 mi
Last recorded172,227 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 FEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 172,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 150,055 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 150,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 148,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,724 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 135,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 126,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 126,130 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,967 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,787 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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FL02 FEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FL02 FEV, 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

How do I check the history of FL02 FEV?

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What year was FL02 FEV registered?

FL02 FEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is FL02 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 FEV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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