MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class AE52VBJ has 24 MOTs

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This 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,336 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 13:30.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 26th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

AE52VBJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 2026133,336 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202426TH SEPTEMBER 2025131,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Slight Corrosion. Undertrays Fitted
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202326TH SEPTEMBER 2024131,052 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch Bottom Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2023131,041 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202217TH AUGUST 2023131,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202115TH AUGUST 2022130,837 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202015TH AUGUST 2021129,715 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 201915TH AUGUST 2020127,832 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201815TH AUGUST 2019126,255 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201715TH AUGUST 2018124,557 MI
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2017124,541 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201615TH AUGUST 2017123,019 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 20152ND OCTOBER 2016119,817 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20142ND OCTOBER 201594,719 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 20132ND OCTOBER 201476,026 MI
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 201263,005 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 20122ND OCTOBER 201363,005 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 20112ND OCTOBER 201252,245 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 20102ND OCTOBER 201146,304 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20092ND OCTOBER 201044,107 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20082ND OCTOBER 200940,686 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20072ND OCTOBER 200838,221 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20062ND OCTOBER 200731,594 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 20052ND OCTOBER 200625,734 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AE52VBJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 88% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

AE52VBJ MOT Comments

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AE52VBJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,336 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,797 miles

AE52VBJ FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class with registration AE52VBJ was manufactured on Wednesday 2nd October 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 133,336 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,797 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz S-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AE52VBJ has a 88% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz S-Class has had 10 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does AE52VBJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AE52VBJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AE52VBJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AE52VBJ does have Tax. Read more

When does AE52VBJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AE52VBJ will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AE52VBJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AE52VBJ will expire in 4 months on Saturday 26th September 2026. Read more

When did AE52VBJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AE52VBJ was on Thursday 18th September 2025 at 13:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AE52VBJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AE52VBJ we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AE52VBJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AE52VBJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 88% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has AE52VBJ done?

The odometer reading for AE52VBJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 133,336 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,797 miles per year. Read more

How old is AE52VBJ?

The vehicle AE52VBJ was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 2nd October 2002. Read more

What colour is AE52VBJ?

The official colour of AE52VBJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AE52VBJ have?

AE52VBJ has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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