2002 Mercedes A-Class 1.4L Petrol · HV52 HBG
2002 Mercedes A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 106,159 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HV52 HBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 106,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HV52 HBG Mileage History
- 11/08/202298,103 mi
- 16/08/202298,106 mi+3 mi
- 07/11/202499,272 mi+1,166 mi
- 07/11/202499,280 mi+8 mi
- 05/11/2025106,159 mi+6,879 mi
Average of roughly 2,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HV52 HBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes A-Class (HV52 HBG) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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