2002 Mercedes A-Class 2.1L Petrol · HJ52 HCX
2002 Mercedes A-Class (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 113,479 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2021.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ52 HCX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2020
- 113,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ52 HCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes A-Class (HJ52 HCX) between September 2005 and March 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure ARM BROKEN (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
HJ52 HCX Mileage History
- 16/09/200535,708 mi
- 23/09/200647,388 mi+11,680 mi
- 22/09/200749,891 mi+2,503 mi
- 27/09/200852,633 mi+2,742 mi
- 24/09/200954,859 mi+2,226 mi
- 05/10/201062,207 mi+7,348 mi
- 07/09/201170,236 mi+8,029 mi
- 07/09/201170,250 mi+14 mi
- 05/10/201274,104 mi+3,854 mi
- 05/10/201274,104 mi
- 07/10/201376,052 mi+1,948 mi
- 09/10/201376,052 mi
- 26/08/201474,532 mi-1,520 mi
- 17/10/201780,663 mi+6,131 mi
- 12/10/201894,938 mi+14,275 mi
- 05/03/2020113,479 mi+18,541 mi
Average of roughly 5,376 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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