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AD02 TXM

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,396 mi
Last recorded142,396 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 142,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Rear Brake Disc/Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Rear Brake Disc/Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,532 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 137,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 133,387 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 133,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 120,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 119,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

floor pan covered by plastic belly tray, unable to inspect fuel pipes,brake pipes etc

o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 97,267 miles

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

airbag warning light on

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2009 96,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,832 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 87,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,427 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 76,114 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 5 May 2006 59,667 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 TXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

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

Is AD02 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 TXM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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