2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · KM52 YXW
2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 78,018 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM52 YXW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 78,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM52 YXW 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 (KM52 YXW) between November 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
KM52 YXW Mileage History
- 23/11/200521,994 mi
- 24/11/200627,110 mi+5,116 mi
- 24/11/200627,110 mi
- 05/11/200732,048 mi+4,938 mi
- 06/11/200732,048 mi
- 15/11/200839,195 mi+7,147 mi
- 02/11/200946,310 mi+7,115 mi
- 07/11/201052,798 mi+6,488 mi
- 02/11/201158,941 mi+6,143 mi
- 02/11/201158,941 mi
- 19/11/201262,698 mi+3,757 mi
- 31/10/201364,432 mi+1,734 mi
- 31/10/201364,432 mi
- 18/11/201465,732 mi+1,300 mi
- 05/11/201566,943 mi+1,211 mi
- 05/11/201566,943 mi
- 26/10/201667,916 mi+973 mi
- 26/10/201768,778 mi+862 mi
- 26/10/201869,628 mi+850 mi
- 29/10/201970,469 mi+841 mi
- 03/11/202071,549 mi+1,080 mi
- 25/10/202172,077 mi+528 mi
- 25/10/202172,077 mi
- 17/12/202272,734 mi+657 mi
- 18/12/202272,734 mi
- 11/12/202374,951 mi+2,217 mi
- 21/11/202476,964 mi+2,013 mi
- 24/11/202578,018 mi+1,054 mi
Average of roughly 2,801 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
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