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AE52 VBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,336 mi
Last recorded133,336 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,734 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion. undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 131,052 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 131,041 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 131,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 130,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,557 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 124,541 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,019 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,817 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,005 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 63,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,107 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 25,734 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 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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