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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration DF02TXP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jun 2023
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,695 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,047 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- exhaust corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,966 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- noise from steering lock to lock
- Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust silencer corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
28 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,057 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket snapped but still supported
- Steering noisy lock to lock
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Steering noisy lock to lock
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket snapped but still supported
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,521 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,521 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,237 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise when turning steering (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear tyres in poor condition
- Rear brake pipes corroded CLOSE TO FAILURE
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front brake discs slightly pittted
- middle exhaust corroded
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
28 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,380 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017 22 Jun 202628 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,715 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,536 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,064 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,209 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,918 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,918 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,273 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,273 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,200 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010 22 Jun 20269 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,983 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010 22 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,363 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2009 22 Jun 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,791 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2007 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF02TXP was registered on 2002-07-30
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