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A20 BBN

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,982 mi
Last recorded113,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 113,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,349 miles

(N.B. nearside front suspension defects make full inspection difficult; to be checked at re-test as necc)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Localised brake pipes corrosion

Offside outer CV gaiter split- recommend replace

Silencer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 107,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Silencer skin corroded

(N.B. nearside front suspension defects make full inspection difficult; to be checked at re-test as necc)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Localised brake pipes corrosion

Offside outer CV gaiter split- recommend replace

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,954 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,425 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2012 95,425 miles

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

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

Both rear and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Dec 2011 93,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,472 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,622 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,869 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,869 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,172 miles

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

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

small amount of play in steering u/j

Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 32,286 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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A20 BBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A20 BBN, 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 A20 BBN registered?

A20 BBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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