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AE02 NKT

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,058 miles

Drivers door has significant cosmetic damage

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Slight water ingress of front number plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,058 miles

Drivers door has significant cosmetic damage

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Slight water ingress of front number plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,253 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 74,251 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,297 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,297 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,352 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise rear noplate discoloured advise engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,153 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,180 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 NKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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