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FV02 AYL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,837 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis/jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,942 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,932 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 96,919 miles

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

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)

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,754 miles

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

o/s rear + front tyres 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 95,754 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear + front tyres 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,866 miles

n/s rear tyre tread low

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 91,799 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread low

o/s front inner c/v boot split

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,531 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 AYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV02 AYL, 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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FV02 AYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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