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SO02 FWC

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 FWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,290 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c v boot leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded upto flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded upto flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15c (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,812 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 53,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,435 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 48,636 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 48,636 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,635 miles

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

advise brake service

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 40,411 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,279 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,175 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 30,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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SO02 FWC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO02 FWC, 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 SO02 FWC registered?

SO02 FWC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is SO02 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 FWC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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