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SF52 GMY

2002 Mercedes A140 Classic

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,045 mi
Last recorded44,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A140 Classic48,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 GMY
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2007 44,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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SF52 GMY is a 2002 Mercedes A140 Classic in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 48,932 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF52 GMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF52 GMY?

You can check the full history of SF52 GMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF52 GMY registered?

SF52 GMY is a 2002 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SF52 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 GMY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF52 GMY have outstanding finance?

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