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FX52 MXM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,637 mi
Last recorded175,637 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 MXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 175,637 miles

Front both doors corroded

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear inner/outer sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

exterior body showing lots of corrosion

underside of vehicle getting heavily corroded in places but not yet effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2017 175,611 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front both doors corroded

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear inner/outer sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exterior body showing lots of corrosion

underside of vehicle getting heavily corroded in places but not yet effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2016 173,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

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

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

Offside Front sill holed and corrode but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to exterior body

Fail 8 Mar 2016 173,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint pinch bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

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

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

Offside Front sill holed and corrode but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to exterior body

Pass 6 Mar 2015 170,242 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 170,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2014 167,599 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion underside slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2012 163,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 151,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 141,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 130,401 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 119,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 110,816 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 110,816 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 100,640 miles

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

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

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 MXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MXM, 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 FX52 MXM registered?

FX52 MXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is FX52 MXM safe to buy?

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