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FX02 BWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,334 mi
Last recorded145,334 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 145,334 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all chassis corroded

front both wiper blade slightly worn

most area under vehicle surface corroded

offside and nearside inner sill corroded/weakend

offside and nearside outer sill corroded/weakend

vehicle body/panel condition corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,111 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sill corroded and in poor condition

offside wiper blade rubber in poor condition

under vehicle in poor condition

under vehicle is corroded and poor condition

Pass 29 May 2012 126,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 90,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,833 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,587 miles

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

n\s\rear tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,587 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

n\s\rear tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,819 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 BWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX02 BWG, 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 BWG registered?

FX02 BWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is FX02 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 BWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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