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FX02 BOV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 BOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 117,119 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 101,647 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 101,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,253 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,794 miles

nearside rear tyre shows heavy wear to edge and showing indicators

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,154 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 49,154 miles

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

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

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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FX02 BOV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX02 BOV, 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 FX02 BOV registered?

FX02 BOV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is FX02 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 BOV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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