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AD02 TXO

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,667 mi
Last recorded88,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 88,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 85,481 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 81,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear under plastic floor covers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 75,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear under plastic floor covers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,258 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,235 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,366 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 16,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,324 miles

Underside of vehicle difficult to examine because of protective covers.

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 TXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD02 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

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

Is AD02 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 TXO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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