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FM51 ETK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

109,233 mi
Last recorded109,233 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,233 miles

Front slight play in inner steering joints

oi leak

Pass 2 Sep 2020 107,464 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,464 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,847 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 105,847 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,959 miles

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

all brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 30 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

all brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 101,926 miles

Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported center (bolt missing) (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (inside & out ) (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,059 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,058 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 96,787 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,153 miles

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

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,719 miles

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise o/s/rear shock cover insecure

advise rear brake back covers rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise o/s/rear shock cover insecure

advise rear brake back covers rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod inner ball joints (rack end)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 86,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod inner ball joints (rack end)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on front discs

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,057 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2009 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,010 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear discs corroding

slight play in ball joints

small chip on screen

Fail 4 Jan 2007 57,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear discs corroding

slight play in ball joints

Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 46,879 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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FM51 ETK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FM51 ETK, 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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FM51 ETK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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