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AE52 HSA

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,926 mi
Last recorded176,926 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2013 176,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 176,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 172,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 171,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 160,804 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Mar 2010 147,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 134,054 miles

Nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 123,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,369 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 105,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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AE52 HSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 AE52 HSA, 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 AE52 HSA registered?

AE52 HSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 HSA safe to buy?

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