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X502 FAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,913 mi
Last recorded60,913 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,913 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,913 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,863 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,483 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,985 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 38,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 29,878 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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X502 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 111,462 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 X502 FAJ, 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 26 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 X502 FAJ?

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What year was X502 FAJ registered?

X502 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X502 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 FAJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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