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YK52 CGW

2002 Mercedes A Class

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,385 mi
Last recorded94,385 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A Class73,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 CGW
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 94,385 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,385 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,915 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,320 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 83,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,146 miles

low oil level showing in dipstick

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

Offside Front door damage

Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front door damage

low oil level showing in dipstick

Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,618 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,014 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,805 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,182 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YK52 CGW is a 2002 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK52 CGW, 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 YK52 CGW registered?

YK52 CGW is a 2002 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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