2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · FP02 EVM
2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2002. Recorded mileage 84,246 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP02 EVM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2021
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP02 EVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (FP02 EVM) between October 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FP02 EVM Mileage History
- 30/10/200616,787 mi
- 31/10/200720,289 mi+3,502 mi
- 27/10/200821,227 mi+938 mi
- 12/10/200922,225 mi+998 mi
- 18/10/201024,677 mi+2,452 mi
- 06/10/201128,199 mi+3,522 mi
- 11/10/201232,015 mi+3,816 mi
- 22/10/201336,901 mi+4,886 mi
- 24/10/201440,234 mi+3,333 mi
- 20/10/201584,246 mi+44,012 mi
Average of roughly 7,519 miles per year across 10 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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