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OU02 OWY

2002 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class64,608 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023
Pass 6 Oct 2022
Pass 27 Sep 2021
Fail 27 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020
Pass 22 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2018

corrosion on rear brake discs outer surfaces

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit[3mm]

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 30 Mar 2017
Fail 29 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 30 Mar 2015

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mileometer display fauly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,364 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,695 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,177 miles

Slight Roughness in steering column bearings

Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,177 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front and Rear Wiper Blades noisy

Oil Weep from engine oil pan

Slight Roughness in steering column bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,112 miles

rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges.

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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OU02 OWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU02 OWY, 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 OU02 OWY registered?

OU02 OWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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