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FX52 MWZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,029 mi
Last recorded169,029 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 MWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 169,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres agecracked

heavy rusting on underbody and sills-corrosion almost through near both front subframe mountings

n/s/r shocker cover missimg

o/s inner cv boot split

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 166,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased

n/s rear shock absorber cover corroded

n/s wiper starting to split

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

under body rusting

Fail 16 Sep 2010 166,884 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased

n/s rear shock absorber cover corroded

n/s wiper starting to split

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

under body rusting

Pass 26 Aug 2009 162,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s inner cv boot split

rusting on underbody-sills-bodywork

slight corrosion in places on brake pipes

slight damage on front number plate

Fail 20 Aug 2009 162,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both inner cv boots split

rusting on underbody-sills-bodywork

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 20 Aug 2008 146,148 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both inner c/v boots are split

front plate damaged but not causing the plate to be misread

Pass 21 Aug 2007 121,230 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 121,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2006 96,291 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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FX52 MWZ 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 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 FX52 MWZ, 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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FX52 MWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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