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A17 WAB

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 120,466 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,992 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front spare fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside mirror glass loose

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

screen scratched

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,826 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,902 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,104 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,869 miles

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

child seat fitted offside rear

front brake hoses starting to perish

power steering reservoir has slight misting of oil

Fail 13 Mar 2013 104,869 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear

front brake hoses starting to perish

power steering reservoir has slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,801 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,267 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,884 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

slight corroion on exhaust system

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,629 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit on outer edge

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,535 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A17 WAB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A17 WAB, 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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A17 WAB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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