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RF02 FGD

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 FGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024
Pass 23 Dec 2023

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 185,296 miles

body work and sills corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021
Pass 14 Dec 2020 172,262 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 165,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 155,038 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2017 145,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 466,884 miles

N/S/R tyre near limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,673 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 103,743 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,021 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside inner cv gaitor split

Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,549 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,510 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RF02 FGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RF02 FGD, 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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RF02 FGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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