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FV02 AYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,198 mi
Last recorded166,198 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 AYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 166,198 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 166,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 162,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUD BADLY CORRODED

Fail 25 Jul 2012 162,530 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 Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHROUD BADLY CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2011 157,909 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED AND INSECURE

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 153,686 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 153,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIATING

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

REAR DISCS INNER FACES PITTED

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 148,772 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 136,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 121,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 107,150 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 AYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV02 AYY, 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 AYY registered?

FV02 AYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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