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AE02 SVF

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split to expose reinforcements (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet secondary retaining device is ineffective.

exhaust shows corrosion

off side front headlamp mount insecure.

rear sub frame bush's show extensive deterioration.

service brakes overall minimum performance effort only just met 53%

Pass 22 Aug 2019

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

tyres underinflated

Pass 27 Jul 2016

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,446 miles

front brake hoses split/perished (o/s badly)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,933 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,683 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake hoses are perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,591 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose begining to split/perish

rear number plate poor

tyres are perished, tread 4-5mm

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,509 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 SVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

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

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