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FX52 XSG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,061 mi
Last recorded119,061 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion general body (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general structure (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 119,060 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion general body (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general structure (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 113,019 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 112,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,561 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 102,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 88,993 miles

brake pipes greased

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,475 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

near-side driveshaft inner gaiter perished

off-side driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,090 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm...

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split...

offside rear tyre on 3mm...

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,389 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 58,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,013 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eng oil low...

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,429 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 XSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

FX52 XSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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