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FX51 ECB

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ECB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,525 miles

Drivers Gauges/Clocks damaged but still working and illuminates.

Drivers seat base damaged

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 127,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack track rods

Fail 25 Feb 2011 127,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

o/s front tyre soft

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack track rods

Pass 4 Feb 2010 124,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers seat base damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 121,411 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2009 121,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,288 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 102,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake pedal rubber getting worn

front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

offside wiper split but still effective

some imbalance front brakes

some play steering rack

windscreen marked

Pass 17 Jul 2006 91,840 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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FX51 ECB 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 FX51 ECB, 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 FX51 ECB registered?

FX51 ECB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is FX51 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 ECB 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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