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SB51 FRP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,824 mi
Last recorded144,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 144,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 131,584 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 110,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,017 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 100,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,369 miles

nearside inner cv boot deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber outer shroud corroded and deteriorated

offdside inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Nov 2008 94,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn advise change

nearside inner cv boot deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber outer shroud corroded and deteriorated

offdside inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,747 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 81,745 miles

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

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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SB51 FRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB51 FRP, 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

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What year was SB51 FRP registered?

SB51 FRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is SB51 FRP safe to buy?

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