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AE52 HPZ

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,018 mi
Last recorded115,018 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,018 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 115,018 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,366 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,154 miles

slight noise in steering column

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knock from steering

Fail 3 Sep 2010 74,078 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knock from steering

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,582 miles

rear brake pads and discs appear in poor condition

small cracks in both front brake hoses

Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,575 miles

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

deep cut in o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall no cord showing

rear brake pads and discs appear in poor condition

small cracks in both front brake hoses

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,216 miles

Brake discs deteriorating

Knock to steering column

Slight play to O/S/R trailing arm bush

Undertray and covers fitted

Large cut in O/S/R tyre side wall

Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under car

knock in steering

large cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,177 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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AE52 HPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 HPZ, 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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AE52 HPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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