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FX02 XWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,198 mi
Last recorded201,198 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 201,198 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front panel corroded

vehicle could do with undersealing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 201,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front panel corroded

vehicle could do with undersealing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 181,475 miles

rear brake back plates worn and corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 155,583 miles

brake pad warning light displayed on dash

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Mar 2010 129,874 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2009 119,606 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 83,427 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 XWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

FX02 XWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is FX02 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 XWM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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