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AE52 OSP

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,559 mi
Last recorded38,559 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,559 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 38,554 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,659 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 36,659 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 35,198 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 35,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear hand brake just made effort

Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 26,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,293 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,198 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,256 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,060 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 13,488 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 8,439 miles

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 OSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 OSP?

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What year was AE52 OSP registered?

AE52 OSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is AE52 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OSP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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