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FV02 AZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,279 mi
Last recorded174,279 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2017 174,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe leaking To rear near side hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 171,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 171,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 168,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 164,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 160,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 156,423 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 156,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 147,320 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 147,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 131,408 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 131,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 115,686 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 115,686 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 108,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,238 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 96,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 AZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc 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 FV02 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

FV02 AZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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