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A4 BKH

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,669 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 97,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,468 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 97,468 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,551 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 96,551 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

possible intermittent fault nearside(mirror mounted)indicator repeater lamp

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2019 93,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

possible intermittent fault nearside(mirror mounted)indicator repeater lamp

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corrosion evident

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to cords on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,135 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,110 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,864 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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A4 BKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 BKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 BKH registered?

A4 BKH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is A4 BKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 BKH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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