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6748 EV

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6748 EV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 53,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 53,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four brake pipes greased and corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 49,028 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses becoming cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,761 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from rack when turned side to side

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,925 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,466 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,220 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,210 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 10,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 10,035 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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6748 EV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 6748 EV, 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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6748 EV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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