2002 Mercedes A-Class 1.4L Petrol · OV52 TKD
2002 Mercedes A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 153,913 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 TKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2024
- 153,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 32 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 TKD 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 (OV52 TKD) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Power steering malfunctioning power steering working then fails to work when turning steering wheel (2.1.5 (a))”; “Power steering component leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
OV52 TKD Mileage History
- 10/01/2022143,308 mi
- 17/01/2022143,327 mi+19 mi
- 30/01/2023149,605 mi+6,278 mi
- 31/01/2023149,605 mi
- 31/01/2024153,913 mi+4,308 mi
Average of roughly 5,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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