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AE52 HNO

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,386 miles

n.s.f & o.s.f tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,836 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,427 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,717 miles

o/s/f ball jpint has slight play but servicerable

Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,552 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f ball jpint has slight play but servicerable

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 32,124 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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AE52 HNO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 94,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 HNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 HNO registered?

AE52 HNO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AE52 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HNO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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