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GX02 FFD

2002 Mercedes A Class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,605 mi
Last recorded134,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A Class73,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FFD
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,605 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2017 134,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2016 128,197 miles

front washer weak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 128,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front washer weak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 124,934 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

front and rear tyres perished/deteriorated/cracking

front brake pads low (border line pass)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated/spliting and close to legal limit (border line pass)

washer weak (border line pass)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,054 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre side wall spliting

nearside rear shock leaking (border line pass)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 115,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

windscreen wipers perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 115,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen wipers perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,852 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls split - not to cords

Fail 22 Aug 2012 108,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls split - not to cords

offside rear tyre worn heavily on edges - tread not cut as deep

Fail 5 Apr 2012 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil and reduced damping effect

Engine oil leak

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,393 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 100,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,119 miles

front brake discs lipped

strong advice both front tyres starting to wear getting close to limit

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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GX02 FFD is a 2002 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 73,441 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX02 FFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX02 FFD registered?

GX02 FFD is a 2002 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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