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FV02 BBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,042 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,010 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 71,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,990 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 27,596 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 BBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

FV02 BBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FV02 BBX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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