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FX52 XTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,459 mi
Last recorded149,459 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 XTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 149,459 miles

Front jacking points corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi fouling on suspension

general underbody corrosion not in prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jul 2026 149,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front jacking points corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi fouling on suspension

general underbody corrosion not in prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jul 2025 146,821 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 146,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 143,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 141,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f inner wing crodede

rear cross member corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2022 141,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f inner wing crodede

rear cross member corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,998 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 135,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,396 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,409 miles

Both N/S Tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3.5mm Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre 3.5 mm tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2019 31,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Both N/S Tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3.5mm Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Wiper split ( still clearing screen)

Offside Rear Tyre 3.5 mm tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,221 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,971 miles

areas of corrosion to vehicle underside

o/s/r bumper insecure at side

Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,170 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 116,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,910 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,910 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,639 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,079 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 96,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,411 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,347 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,334 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished(just acceptable)

rear numberplate water ingress

Fail 7 Oct 2009 70,334 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished(just acceptable)

rear numberplate water ingress

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,886 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn to minimum legal limit......

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 49,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,708 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 XTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

FX52 XTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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