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FM02 OWR

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,659 mi
Last recorded68,659 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,659 miles

General corosion

Nearside Inner sill corosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

General corosion

Nearside Inner sill corosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,242 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting point serverly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,942 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front subframe front mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking on side wall and main tyre tread also tyre over ten yeras old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking on side wall and tyre main traed also tyre over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear washer inop

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,843 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Badly corrode vehicle jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front subframe front mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking on side wall and main tyre tread also tyre over ten yeras old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking on side wall and tyre main tread also tyre over ten tears old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking on side wall and tyre main traed also tyre over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear washer inop

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 64,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 64,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,600 miles

no passengers seat fitted at time off test

Pass 4 May 2017 63,947 miles

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

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

vehicle has been stood and brakes are rusty all round

Fail 25 Apr 2017 63,947 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle has been stood and brakes are rusty all round

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,809 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaiter cracked

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

Nearside rust around front subframe

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,540 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack inside tread

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

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,039 miles

Both inner drive shaft gaiter cracking

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear springs starting to rust

Fail 17 Apr 2013 61,039 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both inner drive shaft gaiter cracking

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear springs starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,977 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,506 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,474 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 OWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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