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KM02 NLT

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,216 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 82,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,197 miles

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

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

note.brake pipes greased

note.exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

note.brake pipes greased

note.exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,342 miles

rear wiper missing

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 59,727 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,120 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,696 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,769 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

off side front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

unable to fully asess underside of vehicle due to large under tray

Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

off side front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

unable to fully asess underside of vehicle due to large under tray

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,119 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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KM02 NLT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 64,608 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-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM02 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM02 NLT registered?

KM02 NLT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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