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FV51 RNY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,576 mi
Last recorded146,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 RNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 146,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blow

handbrake notchy??

nail in tyre of n/s/r

rear brake padfs worn uneven o/s shown signs of burning and is worn more than n/s

steering rack oily but drive shaft oil seal is leaking unsure if oil on rack is from gear box

Fail 22 Jun 2012 146,550 miles

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust blow

nail in tyre of n/s/r

rear brake padfs worn uneven o/s shown signs of burning and is worn more than n/s

steering rack oily but drive shaft oil seal is leaking unsure if oil on rack is from gear box

Pass 24 Aug 2011 141,039 miles

Oil leak

advise frot brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 141,039 miles

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

Oil leak

advise frot brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 134,811 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 125,566 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

general underbody rust advise

Pass 18 Jun 2008 117,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 113,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 95,896 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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FV51 RNY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV51 RNY, 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 FV51 RNY registered?

FV51 RNY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is FV51 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 RNY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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