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FX52 XRT

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,480 mi
Last recorded110,480 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 110,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed, centre and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,476 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheelarch on wing. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of nearside sill and return. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of offside sill and return. (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of nearside sill and return. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of offside sill and return. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts, due to lack of water. (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Advanced surface corrosion all over bodyshell and closing panels of vehicle.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rear, exposed parts at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine mounting bolt loose in offside front inner wheelarch. Mounting still secure.

Fronts of both outer sill are excessively corrode and perforated at jacking points, but this is outside any prescribed area for this inspection. Advise to repair with other items close by.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front, inner edges bald. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen damaged within Zone B, but this does not affect the view of the road ahead.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to the body work

sills are corroded but not excessive

Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to the body work

sills are corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 94,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,046 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,046 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 67,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corroson to underside

Fail 18 Nov 2011 58,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corroson to underside

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,219 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 24,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2005 18,438 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 XRT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FX52 XRT, 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 XRT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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