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A4 DUJ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,813 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 50,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 50,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,108 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,711 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,245 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 49,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,679 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,455 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,207 miles

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,089 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,375 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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A4 DUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A4 DUJ, 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 A4 DUJ registered?

A4 DUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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