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AE52 HSC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 116,148 miles

sills getting rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,938 miles

brake pipes corroded

front flexi hoses perrished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,958 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 107,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,381 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2012 100,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,803 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

BRAKE PIPE FROM COMPENSATOR TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Fail 22 Aug 2011 91,803 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

BRAKE PIPE FROM COMPENSATOR TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,230 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER

Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,078 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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AE52 HSC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 143,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 HSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 HSC registered?

AE52 HSC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is AE52 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HSC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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