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54882

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,815 mi
Last recorded70,815 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54882
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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54882 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 54882, 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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What year was 54882 registered?

54882 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is 54882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54882 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 54882 have outstanding finance?

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