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AE02 NKX

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,854 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy but seems to operate adequately

Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,702 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

knocking noise from steering when turning, suspect noise come from steering column

Fail 5 Nov 2017 88,702 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

knocking noise from steering when turning, suspect noise come from steering column

Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,377 miles

20% front brake application imbalance

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

corrosion to :- frnt sub frame - neaside front brake discs & centrer exhaust silencer box

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,009 miles

nearside front washer part blocked

winscreen chipped

Fail 14 Nov 2014 73,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside front washer part blocked

winscreen chipped

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,788 miles

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

centre exhaust section deteriorating - corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2013 71,788 miles

windscreen chipped

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

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

centre exhaust section deteriorating - corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,618 miles

nsf wiper

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,833 miles

slight movement from steering coloum

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,750 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic trims fitted to underside

Fail 28 Oct 2010 68,747 miles

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

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

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

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

cuts & scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,860 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,411 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 NKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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