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FX02 XWK

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,359 mi
Last recorded131,359 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 XWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 131,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back bumper red

front & back brake disks have surface rust on them

front bumper and o/s/f wing damaged, no sharp edges

o/s/f mirror secured with tape

Pass 9 Nov 2010 127,078 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 127,078 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 120,764 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 191,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 191,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 187,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 187,443 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 142,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 109,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 109,292 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 73,368 miles

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

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

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 XWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

FX02 XWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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