2002 Mercedes A-Class 1.4L Petrol · AJ51 ARJ
2002 Mercedes A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 40,100 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AJ51 ARJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2021
- 40,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ51 ARJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes A-Class (AJ51 ARJ) between March 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AJ51 ARJ Mileage History
- 20/03/200620,553 mi
- 13/03/200722,052 mi+1,499 mi
- 17/03/200823,883 mi+1,831 mi
- 16/03/200925,263 mi+1,380 mi
- 17/03/201026,681 mi+1,418 mi
- 16/03/201128,078 mi+1,397 mi
- 22/03/201229,545 mi+1,467 mi
- 12/03/201330,663 mi+1,118 mi
- 13/03/201431,651 mi+988 mi
- 16/03/201533,997 mi+2,346 mi
- 17/03/201634,365 mi+368 mi
- 10/03/201734,865 mi+500 mi
- 22/03/201835,337 mi+472 mi
- 10/08/202035,752 mi+415 mi
- 09/08/202140,100 mi+4,348 mi
- 09/08/202140,100 mi
Average of roughly 1,270 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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