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AE02 NJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 128,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 119,481 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 113,002 miles

Engine sump oily

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strong advise** - no dipstick

Top Steering column universal joint wear

Warning light on

Pass 24 Dec 2013 113,002 miles

Engine sump oily

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Strong advise** - no dipstick

Top Steering column universal joint wear

Warning light on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 112,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front tyre slight wear

top steering colaum universal joint wear

wiper switch wear

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,841 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

gear box oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 98,841 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

gear box oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 89,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,778 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 81,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre will need replacing soon

Fail 15 Nov 2006 55,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,786 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 NJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 AE02 NJZ, 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 NJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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