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AJ52 OLE

2002 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz V100,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,202 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 56,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,152 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 49,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 47,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,865 miles

Coolant leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,865 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,166 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,642 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 43,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 38,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,027 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 19,526 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,638 miles

front tyres 2mm

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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AJ52 OLE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 100,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 OLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ52 OLE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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