2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Petrol · EJ52 SFU
2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.1L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2002. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ52 SFU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EJ52 SFU MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (EJ52 SFU) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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