2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.9L Petrol · LJ52 SGO
2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 93,959 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ52 SGO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2024
- 93,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ52 SGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LJ52 SGO) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-50-16 88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LJ52 SGO Mileage History
- 20/06/202283,548 mi
- 22/06/202389,107 mi+5,559 mi
- 22/06/202389,107 mi
- 24/06/202493,959 mi+4,852 mi
Average of roughly 5,173 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
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- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
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- 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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