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AE52 HSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,237 mi
Last recorded106,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter143,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 106,237 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 105,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 101,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,769 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 85,604 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,604 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,848 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,016 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,427 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

AE52 HSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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