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815 GFJ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,718 mi
Last recorded100,718 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration815 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,718 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 100,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 84,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake caliper securing device missing N/S/R lower bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,879 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,384 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,421 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,417 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,391 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,565 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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815 GFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 815 GFJ, 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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815 GFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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