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FX52 XSD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,302 mi
Last recorded168,302 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 XSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 168,302 miles

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

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

exhuast surface corroded

rear cross member and chassis heavy surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 161,155 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 161,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 152,235 miles

both outer sill surface corroded

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2011 142,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 130,483 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 130,483 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,865 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 119,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 106,877 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 106,877 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,363 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 57,150 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 XSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

FX52 XSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is FX52 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 XSD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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