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AE02 SPX

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,387 mi
Last recorded157,387 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 157,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam switch not operating as intended

Odometer light inop. Mileage cannot be read

Pass 2 Feb 2013 134,253 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 134,242 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,711 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 133,711 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 120,919 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 108,299 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 108,299 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 95,356 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F FLEXY BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING PERISH

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

Pass 2 Aug 2006 85,477 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 SPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

AE02 SPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 SPX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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