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FV02 AYE

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,048 mi
Last recorded228,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 AYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 228,048 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 228,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 218,481 miles

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

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

passenger door mirror damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 209,207 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet does'nt lock securely

Fail 12 Jun 2012 209,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet does'nt lock securely

Fail 27 Sep 2011 205,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2010 199,267 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 199,267 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 186,160 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s/f inner c.v. boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 170,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 159,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 159,850 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)

Fail 13 May 2006 137,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2006 137,291 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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FV02 AYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV02 AYE, 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 FV02 AYE registered?

FV02 AYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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