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JE02 GER

2002 Mercedes A Class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A Class73,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE02 GER
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly blurred

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,942 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly blurred

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 94,886 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 94,885 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion torear inner sill closure/inner wheel arch areas

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,103 miles

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

n/s front wiper blade rubber slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 1 May 2013 80,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,586 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,399 miles

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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JE02 GER is a 2002 Mercedes A Class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JE02 GER, 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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JE02 GER is a 2002 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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