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FX02 EBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (n/s) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 165,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 165,081 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg in places [marked in yellow] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 159,730 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc badly scored at off side front

Pass 26 Aug 2010

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

No odometer reading

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

No odometer reading

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009
Fail 24 Aug 2009

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 139,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 139,200 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 117,021 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 117,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking 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 EBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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