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VU51 FRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 FRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,323 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

inner and outer sills corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 122,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,981 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 8 Mar 2016 114,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,321 miles

inner cv boots cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,483 miles

rear tyres wearing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,483 miles

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

rear tyres wearing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,199 miles

both wiper blades split on ends but clear screen ok

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,545 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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VU51 FRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU51 FRX, 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 VU51 FRX registered?

VU51 FRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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