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2911 D

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,072 mi
Last recorded122,072 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2911 D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 122,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust box is very deteriorated

front and rear subframes are very corroded

osf and nsf flexi brake hoses are deteriorated and perished

slight osf headlight insecurity

Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 106,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,352 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,828 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,828 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust Box Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,699 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,366 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,939 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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2911 D is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 64,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2911 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2911 D is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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