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AA02 FAA

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,711 mi
Last recorded171,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 171,711 miles

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

center exstust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 177,911 miles

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

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

center exstust box deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2012 162,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 162,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 152,927 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 152,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake hoses are badly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2009 115,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake hoses are badly perished

o/s/f tyre badly split perished

o/s/f tyre very badly split/perished

Pass 1 Sep 2008 107,926 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 107,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,297 miles

front and rear brake pads are very worn

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,301 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 62,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,829 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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AA02 FAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AA02 FAA, 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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AA02 FAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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