MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear slight corrosion. undertrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch bottom inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE52 VBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 VBJ, 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.
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What year was AE52 VBJ registered?
AE52 VBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 October 2002.
Is AE52 VBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE52 VBJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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