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AE02 NKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,062 mi
Last recorded105,062 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,062 miles

Front Front subframe excessively corroded.

Manufacturers undertrays & sill covers.

Offside Front Shock absorber body corroded.

Rear Rear axle & suspension components corroded.

Rear Rear chassis & inner sills corroded.

n/s & o/s front coil springs corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,810 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 102,760 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,810 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported And centre exhaust box poor condition (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,524 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust silencer weak

nearside rear coil spring cup corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust silencer weak

nearside rear coil spring cup corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,627 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

engine light on

nsf and osf top suspension mounts creak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,316 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

engine light on

nsf and osf top suspension mounts creak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,230 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,505 miles

N/S/R tyre worn slightly uneven.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,505 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn slightly uneven.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,427 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,821 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,631 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,344 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 25,344 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 20,898 miles

surface cut to off side front tyre inner sidewall

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 NKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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