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AE02 NLD

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021

Offside Rear tyre splitting inner side wall

Fail 20 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre splitting inner side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2020
Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,677 miles

Drive belt noisy

Exhaust deteriorated

Front bumper insecure and damaged

Play in the steering column

Rear inner wings corroded

The front subframe is corroded

Undertrays covering most underbody components

Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,503 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Drive belt noisy

Exhaust deteriorated

Front bumper insecure and damaged

Play in the steering column

Rear inner wings corroded

The front subframe is corroded

Undertrays covering most underbody components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,074 miles

Drive belt noisy

Exhaust deteriorated

Front bumper damaged and insecure

Full under trays fitted

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

Play in the steering column

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear inner wings corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,074 miles

Drive belt noisy

Exhaust deteriorated

Front bumper damaged and insecure

Full under trays fitted

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in the steering column

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear inner wings corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,793 miles

Full under trays fitted

Oil leak

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

The front bumper is damaged and only partially secured

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the n/s/f tyre is very worn and deteriorated on the outer edge

the rear tyres are deteriorated and cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,506 miles

the front to rear brake pipes are covered by undertrays

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,224 miles

front brake discs corroded and juddering slightly

main brake pipes covered

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

some wear in the front anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,205 miles

front anti roll bar links worn and noisy

some play in the steering column

Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,184 miles

front suspension knocks over bumps

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,829 miles

some knocking from the front suspension

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,908 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 35,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,228 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 NLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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