2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · FV52 AHZ
2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/11/2002. Recorded mileage 118,559 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
FV52 AHZ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2023
- 118,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FV52 AHZ Mileage History
- 26/10/200520,866 mi
- 19/10/200628,614 mi+7,748 mi
- 11/01/200730,686 mi+2,072 mi
- 14/12/200740,890 mi+10,204 mi
- 11/12/200848,070 mi+7,180 mi
- 16/12/200956,190 mi+8,120 mi
- 05/01/201164,317 mi+8,127 mi
- 05/01/201164,317 mi
- 15/12/201171,501 mi+7,184 mi
- 15/12/201171,501 mi
- 11/12/201278,349 mi+6,848 mi
- 12/12/201383,974 mi+5,625 mi
- 11/11/201489,166 mi+5,192 mi
- 13/11/201489,166 mi
- 16/10/201592,865 mi+3,699 mi
- 18/10/201697,388 mi+4,523 mi
- 19/10/201697,388 mi
- 16/10/2017100,375 mi+2,987 mi
- 16/10/2017100,375 mi
- 18/10/2018102,196 mi+1,821 mi
- 18/10/2019107,865 mi+5,669 mi
- 25/10/2019103,665 mi-4,200 mi
- 19/10/2020104,603 mi+938 mi
- 22/10/2020104,603 mi
- 15/11/2021105,428 mi+825 mi
- 31/03/2023118,559 mi+13,131 mi
- 31/03/2023118,559 mi
Average of roughly 5,606 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FV52 AHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (FV52 AHZ) between October 2005 and March 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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