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FP52 FWS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,193 mi
Last recorded110,193 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 FWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,978 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 103,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill, adjacent to seat belt mounting area, marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,608 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,620 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,889 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pipes greased

front tyres wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,490 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,594 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,915 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 49,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,074 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,598 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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FP52 FWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FP52 FWS, 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 FP52 FWS registered?

FP52 FWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is FP52 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 FWS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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