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A5 KCA

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,506 mi
Last recorded104,506 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 104,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,388 miles

Dash shows service brake fault- no warning lights illuminated??

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn very low- ATTENTION REQUIRED ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,455 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,409 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention - Unable to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery warning showing on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,487 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components/ brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,494 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,046 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% some LEDs not working (1.2.1b)

several under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in windscreen

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 47,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in windscreen

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,765 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low 30% remaining

rear brake pads low 20% remaining

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

body undertrays fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,625 miles

small cuts in nearside front tyre tread

small cuts in offside front tyre tread

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,416 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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A5 KCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A5 KCA, 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 A5 KCA registered?

A5 KCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is A5 KCA safe to buy?

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