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AD02 TVX

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,912 mi
Last recorded130,912 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,912 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

exhaust bracket deteriorated system still adequately supported

Fail 17 Mar 2016 130,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

exhaust bracket deteriorated system still adequately supported

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,057 miles

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

exhuast center box detriated and corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe rotected in sealent

Fail 7 Mar 2015

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

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

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

exhuast center box detriated and corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe rotected in sealent

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,646 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 79,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 69,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,114 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 55,281 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,879 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,065 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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AD02 TVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD02 TVX, 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 AD02 TVX registered?

AD02 TVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AD02 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 TVX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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