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A14 ONC

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,093 mi
Last recorded92,093 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 ONC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 92,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,590 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,736 miles

attention to headligt dipswitch

o/s/f tyre is void on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,736 miles

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

attention to headligt dipswitch

o/s/f tyre is void on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,907 miles

attention to dipswitch

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,346 miles

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

attention to action of dipswitch

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,911 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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A14 ONC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A14 ONC, 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 A14 ONC registered?

A14 ONC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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