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FM02 OWB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

320,110 mi
Last recorded320,110 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 320,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 315,785 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 315,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2013 310,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 310,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 301,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 292,020 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 291,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 278,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 263,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 249,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 235,274 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 235,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 223,458 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 223,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 210,827 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 210,823 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 201,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 185,656 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 185,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 167,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 151,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 136,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 116,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 95,458 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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FM02 OWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FM02 OWB, 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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FM02 OWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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