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AE02 SOA

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Sidewall has a slight tear.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 93,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tread

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,436 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,564 miles

NSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing low on both edge

OSF wiper blade slightly worn

OSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 65,564 miles

NSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre wearing low on both edge

OSF wiper blade slightly worn

OSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front and offside front seat belts slow to retract when fully extended.

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front and offside front seat belts slow to retract when fully extended.

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TYRE SIZE = 205/45ZR16 87W EXTRA LOAD.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,820 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,441 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

rear windscreen wiper worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 45,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

rear windscreen wiper worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,018 miles

front number plate damaged

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,842 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knocking noise from nearside front unable to see any free play or movement,

Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,008 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,717 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 SOA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

AE02 SOA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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