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AE52 OSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 48,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 44,585 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 44,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 41,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 32,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 20,090 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 16,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,406 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 7,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 5,643 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 4,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 3,712 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 OSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OSU, 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

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What year was AE52 OSU registered?

AE52 OSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is AE52 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OSU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 OSU have outstanding finance?

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