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AE02 NJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,330 mi
Last recorded47,330 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,330 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

brake pipes surface corroded / greased

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 47,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both a/r/bar link arm ball joints worn x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 23" - 25" (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limits adv to replace a/s/a/p 195 / 50 / 15

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

brake pipes surface corroded / greased

e/m/l on dash

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,337 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,680 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 36,678 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section has slight corrosion but not blowing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,023 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section has slight corrosion but not blowing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,604 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 22,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,403 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 19,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,720 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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AE02 NJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE02 NJJ, 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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AE02 NJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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