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AE02 SSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,076 mi
Last recorded38,076 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,505 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2013 32,693 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 32,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 29,569 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,569 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,383 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 23,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 191,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,124 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 SSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

AE02 SSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 SSJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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