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AD02 TXA

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,689 mi
Last recorded151,689 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 151,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Top skin of silencer hanging

Fail 11 Sep 2017 151,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Top skin of silencer hanging

Pass 13 Aug 2016 149,592 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 149,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 147,455 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

center exhaust corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 147,415 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

center exhaust corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 145,427 miles

EML light on dash

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

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

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

corrosion on n/side rear brake pipe to rear hose

off/side rear inner rim damage(border line pass)

rear ex box casing peeling

Fail 4 Aug 2014 145,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

EML light on dash

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

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

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

corrosion on n/side rear brake pipe to rear hose

off/side rear inner rim damage(border line pass)

rear ex box casing peeling

Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,868 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2013 139,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2012 128,228 miles

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

engine managment light on.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 128,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 113,418 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 113,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,363 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 98,169 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,642 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 64,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 32,492 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 TXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AD02 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

AD02 TXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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