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FM51 YYT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,017 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 119,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,955 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 102,954 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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 31 Jan 2017 95,788 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2017 95,788 miles

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,605 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,072 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 77,071 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,856 miles

undetected knock from n/s

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,911 miles

front anti roll bar bushs slight movement

Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,911 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar bushs slight movement

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,527 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

offside front window fault

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,401 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

offside front window fault

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,269 miles

nearside front driveshaft inner boot deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid very low

nearside and offside inner driveshaft boots split

rear number plate damage

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,285 miles

brake fluid very low

nearside and offside inner driveshaft boots split

rear number plate damage

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,406 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 39,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 34,943 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,768 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 YYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYT, 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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What year was FM51 YYT registered?

FM51 YYT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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