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AE52 HRC

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,414 miles

engine very noisy at idle advise further investigation needed !!!¬

rear nunber plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,410 miles

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

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

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

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

engine very noisy at idle advise further investigation needed !!!¬

rear nunber plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,855 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly distorted

Fail 21 Feb 2006 37,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,628 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 HRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 HRC?

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What year was AE52 HRC registered?

AE52 HRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AE52 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE52 HRC have outstanding finance?

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