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FP02 WOY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,423 mi
Last recorded180,423 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 180,423 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 180,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 172,458 miles

slight play in steering rack at n/s

Fail 27 Nov 2013 172,456 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in steering rack at n/s

Pass 22 Nov 2012 158,586 miles

headlamp glass at O/S cracked

slight play in rack at N/S

Fail 22 Nov 2012 158,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp glass at O/S cracked

slight play in rack at N/S

Pass 1 Dec 2011 143,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 124,136 miles

chip in osf headlight

power steering pump damp with oil

slight play in steering rack at osf & nsf

Fail 29 Nov 2010 124,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in osf headlight

power steering pump damp with oil

slight play in steering rack at osf & nsf

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,676 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 108,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,219 miles

N/S wiper torn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,219 miles

N/S wiper torn

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,697 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 54,734 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 54,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WOY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WOY, 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 FP02 WOY registered?

FP02 WOY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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