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99 LOD

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,633 mi
Last recorded53,633 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,633 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 41,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,535 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 38,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear registration plates slightly loose

front brake discs slightly worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Aug 2011 34,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear registration plates slightly loose

front brake discs slightly worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,140 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall - no chords showing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 32,331 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DEFACED

Fail 15 Aug 2009 32,331 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DEFACED

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,771 miles

o/s/r tyre has had cut clued

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 14,757 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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99 LOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 99 LOD, 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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99 LOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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