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FX02 BVB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,685 mi
Last recorded198,685 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 198,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure - Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does Not Retract Fully (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small Split/Hole - Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split Apart - Leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Centre Exhaust Shield Slightly Detached - Resting on Exhaust

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split At Ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split At Ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper Area Corroded/Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 193,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / down pipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower rear bumper / body panel corroded and holed not structural

Fail 13 Oct 2020 193,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed / jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower rear bumper / body panel corroded and holed not structural

Pass 18 Mar 2019 186,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 186,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split apart (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 181,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 181,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Half of a letter is missing (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 176,304 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

marks to windscreen

n/s outer cv boot clip slight weep

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

rear cross member starting to corrode

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Fail 8 Mar 2017 176,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

rear cross member corroded

slight play in o/s inner rack end

front brake discs corroding

marks to windscreen

n/s outer cv boot inner clip slight leak

n/s side repeater slightly white

n/s/r tyre tread cracked & close to wear bars

o/s inner sill holed & corroded early replacement required

o/s/r inner wing / valance panel holed

tow bar electric cable slightly insecure

Pass 8 May 2013 174,234 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

marks to windscreen

n/s headlight pattern slightly poor

slight road noise from tyres/bearings

Pass 3 May 2012 171,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 169,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 153,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 139,504 miles

N/S/F inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 16 Jun 2009 139,504 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 111,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 96,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,814 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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FX02 BVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BVB, 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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FX02 BVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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