MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both inner and outer sills corroded and general corrosion to underside of vehicle
both rear brake disc back plates corroded
both rear brake discs worn and corroded strong advise
both rear shocker covers missing
engine oil leak
n/s rear light lens cracked
n/s wiper poor
o/s front indicator lens cracked
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both inner and outer sills corroded and general corrosion to underside of vehicle
both rear brake disc back plates corroded
both rear brake discs worn and corroded strong advise
both rear shocker covers missing
engine oil leak
n/s rear light lens cracked
n/s wiper poor
o/s front indicator lens cracked
both front and rear brake discs worn unable to see pads
both front ands o/s rear tyres low tread and badly worn inner edges
both rear hub back plates corroded
both rear shocker covers corroded
both sill lips starting to corrode
front indicators discoloured
fuel filler pipe cover corroded
o/s door mirror damaged
o/s front and both rear light lenses cracked
oil filler cap missing
rear exhaust bracket missing
both n/s and o/s centre outer sill cover corroded not affecting structure
both rear brake disc back plates corroded
brake warning light on and n/s rear pad wire broken
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake pads low
n/s handbrake cable outer cover split
o/s front indicator lens damaged
o/s rear shocker cover corroded
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both n/s and o/s centre outer sill cover corroded not affecting structure
both rear brake disc back plates corroded
brake warning light on and n/s rear pad wire broken
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake pads low
n/s handbrake cable outer cover split
o/s front indicator lens damaged
o/s rear shocker cover corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front track rod has slight play in knuckle joint.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front steering track rod has slight play in knuckle joint
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM02 WXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 FM02 WXY, 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 WXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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