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AE02 NKW

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,728 mi
Last recorded173,728 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 173,728 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 173,720 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 157,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 157,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 138,507 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 138,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 103,003 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 NKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NKW, 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 AE02 NKW registered?

AE02 NKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 NKW shows 8 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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