CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML02 FCM

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,968 mi
Last recorded126,968 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 FCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 126,968 miles

Nearside Front and offside rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front and rear seat in poor condition

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower panel (6.1.B.2)

both side sills in poor condition

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust in poor condition and has leak

vehicle doors in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2016 126,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front and offside rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front and rear seat in poor condition

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower panel (6.1.B.2)

both side sills in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition and has leak

vehicle doors in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,039 miles

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

Front both side inner wheel arch in poor condition

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

Offside front and rear seat in poor condition

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all doors in poor condition

both side sill in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition and has slight leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 124,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front both side inner wheel arch in poor condition

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

Offside front and rear seat in poor condition

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all doors in poor condition

both side sill in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition and has slight leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 117,035 miles

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

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

brake pipes coverd with grease

nearside front wishbone bush deterioted

powersteering pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 117,024 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front wishbone bush deterioted

powersteering pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs back plates slightly corroded

brake discs slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

sills in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,430 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside body slight corosion

offside front inner door outter sill slightly corroded

rear doors slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,878 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,878 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,179 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,675 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 51,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,164 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML02 FCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ML02 FCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML02 FCM?

You can check the full history of ML02 FCM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML02 FCM registered?

ML02 FCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is ML02 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML02 FCM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML02 FCM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML02 FCM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.