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AE52 HTF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,120 mi
Last recorded40,120 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 40,120 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 5 Feb 2026 40,120 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 38,931 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 37,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 37,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,556 miles

All tyres perished

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 28,556 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres perished

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 28,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,292 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 11,027 miles

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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 HTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

AE52 HTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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