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FM51 OAP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,318 mi
Last recorded176,318 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 OAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 176,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside side door is corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody is corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 176,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside side door is corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody is corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 173,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake efficiency limit (16%) only just met

Fail 28 Jul 2020 173,538 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle catching on the wing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, 2x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting front position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, 3x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 169,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 169,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 May 2018 162,978 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2018 162,978 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 150,146 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

rear bumper missing at time of test

Pass 3 May 2016 143,640 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 139,529 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 134,615 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 134,610 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 129,800 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 129,800 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 124,215 miles

handbrake effort low o/s rear

o/s rear tyre slightly mishaped

play o/s front anti-roll bar link

rear brake discs slightly rusty

rear wiper rubber split

stone chip windscreen

Pass 4 May 2011 118,731 miles

rear tyres are getting low

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2010 114,297 miles

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

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

stone chip windsceen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 109,436 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

stone chip windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2008 105,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chip windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2007 96,692 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 94,300 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 80,226 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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FM51 OAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM51 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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