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FX02 BWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,552 mi
Last recorded181,552 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 181,552 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear light broken

Fail 24 Nov 2012 181,552 miles

nearside rear light broken

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 166,282 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs worn

o/s headlamp damaged but not affecting view

o/s inner cv boot split

rear discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 166,281 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs worn

o/s headlamp damaged but not affecting view

o/s inner cv boot split

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,218 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit [ below outside centre 3/4][195/70/15c]

both sills slightly damaged

both wipers split but clearing screen

front brake discs worn

heatshield over exhaust centre box insecure

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/r indicator repaired with tape

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s headlamp damaged but pattern ok

o/s/f inner cv boot split

slight damage to both number plates

unable to rev engine fully due limiter

Fail 22 Nov 2010 149,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit [ below outside centre 3/4][195/70/15c]

both sills slightly damaged

both wipers split but clearing screen

front brake discs worn

heatshield over exhaust centre box insecure

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/r indicator repaired with tape

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f inner cv boot split

slight damage to both number plates

unable to rev engine fully due limiter

Pass 16 Nov 2009 135,071 miles

front tyres inner edge gatting low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 122,446 miles

exhaust centre box blowing

o/s/f headlight cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2007

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

FX02 BWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is FX02 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 BWM shows 9 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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