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AE52 HNR

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 51,623 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to item left of seat

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 47,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 46,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,376 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,828 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AE52 HNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE52 HNR, 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 AE52 HNR registered?

AE52 HNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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