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A15 DSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,545 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 24 Feb 2023 86,545 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,709 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,205 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,191 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,173 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,990 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes left/right unable to check under covers keep an eye

Fail 22 May 2015 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect n/s/f brake caliper & or slides siezed.

Fail 20 May 2014 64,028 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 64,028 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to o/s/r tyre.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 54,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to o/s/r tyre.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,413 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,224 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 34,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,667 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,294 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,487 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

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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A15 DSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 A15 DSJ, 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 A15 DSJ registered?

A15 DSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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