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A12 MXH

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,169 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 96,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 89,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,758 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 83,758 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 80,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top rubber deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top rubber damaged (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,728 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top rubber deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top rubber damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 60,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 60,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 57,632 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,632 miles

o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,617 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 47,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,099 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 38,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 29,220 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 29,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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A12 MXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 A12 MXH, 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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A12 MXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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