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245 L

2002 Mercedes-benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

43,624 mi
Last recorded43,624 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration245 L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200 Exclusive Edition Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,512 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,545 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 15,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,076 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around suspension strut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fluid suspension strut gator loose exposing internals of strut

Nearside Front suspension fluid pipe corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around suspension strut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension fluid pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front suspension pipes corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 25,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front fluid suspension pipe ferrels corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fluid suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 25,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 24,341 miles

Central Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,385 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 22,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,358 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,623 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 18,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,670 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,599 miles

front discs have slight corrosion on inner face

rear discs are discoloured on face

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 15,248 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,243 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 11,236 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 9,849 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto?

Based on 2,207 MOT tests across 711 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
6,951
Miles/Year
711
On UK Roads
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245 L is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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245 L is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A 200 Exclusive Edition Auto, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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