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FP02 BVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,808 mi
Last recorded110,808 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 BVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 110,808 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe ferrule corroded

Rear suspension arm mount prescribed areas heavily corroded on both sides

all four wheels protruding the vehicle

front number plate damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,129 miles

neariside front brake pipe corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight oil leak

all four wheels protruding the vehicle

both front jacking points corroded

front bumper damaged & front number plate

nearisde mirror head loose

Fail 8 Jun 2016 117,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all four wheels protruding the vehicle

both front jacking points corroded

front bumper damaged & front number plate

nearisde mirror head loose

neariside front brake pipe corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,117 miles

all four wheels protrude the vehicle

front bumper & number plate damaged

nearside front brake pipe corroded ( inner wing)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front jacking point corroded & damaged

offside front steering rack slight play

Fail 27 May 2015 116,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all four wheels protrude the vehicle

front bumper & number plate damaged

nearside front brake pipe corroded ( inner wing)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front jacking point corroded & damaged

offside front steering rack slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four wheels protruding the vehicle

appears anti slip regulation (ASR) not functioning

front exhaust hanger bracket missing but exhaust supported by another bracket

front no.plate & bumper damaged

nearside front headlight lens damaged

nearside front mirror insecure

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slight play / movement

rear chassis surface corrosion

Fail 28 May 2014 106,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

appears anti slip regulation (ASR) not functioning

front exhaust hanger bracket missing but exhaust supported by another bracket

front no.plate & bumper damaged

nearside front headlight lens damaged

nearside front mirror insecure

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slight play / movement

rear chassis surface corrosion

wall four wheels petruding vehicle

Pass 24 May 2013 96,971 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s headlight damaged

rear chassis corroded within o/s and n/s spring prescribed areas

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 21 May 2013 96,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s headlight damaged

o/s mirror damaged

rear chassis corroded within o/s and n/s spring prescribed areas

Pass 14 May 2012 86,680 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 86,680 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,461 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp chipped

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,865 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 547,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,834 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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FP02 BVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP02 BVE, 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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FP02 BVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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