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YS02 FWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,760 mi
Last recorded195,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2017 195,760 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 182,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 182,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 173,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both side rear tyres outer wall slight cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2015 173,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both side rear tyres outer wall slight cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 166,350 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 166,347 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 162,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 162,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 158,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 154,265 miles

Exhaust heat sheild at centre insecure.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front inner CV boot deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2011 154,265 miles

Exhaust heat sheild at centre insecure.

Nearside front inner CV boot deteriorated.

Pass 12 May 2010 149,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside and nearside front,Inner CV boots split

Offside door mirror has a temporary repair.

Fail 12 May 2010 149,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside and nearside front,Inner CV boots split

Offside door mirror has a temporary repair.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 142,550 miles

Offside door mirror glass needs attention

Pass 20 Dec 2007 133,518 miles

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

off side front inner joint on drive shaft rubber gaiter split. off side park brake effort should be better

Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,315 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades are slightly split.

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion.

offside front flexy hose perishing.

Pass 15 May 2006 96,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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YS02 FWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS02 FWX, 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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YS02 FWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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