2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · RE02 YJP
2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 72,997 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE02 YJP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
- 72,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE02 YJP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (RE02 YJP) between June 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
RE02 YJP Mileage History
- 01/06/200627,355 mi
- 31/05/200731,850 mi+4,495 mi
- 31/05/200731,850 mi
- 30/09/200836,146 mi+4,296 mi
- 22/09/200939,177 mi+3,031 mi
- 27/09/201041,262 mi+2,085 mi
- 27/09/201041,262 mi
- 19/09/201142,916 mi+1,654 mi
- 10/09/201244,457 mi+1,541 mi
- 10/09/201244,457 mi
- 02/09/201346,400 mi+1,943 mi
- 15/09/201448,202 mi+1,802 mi
- 22/09/201550,059 mi+1,857 mi
- 24/09/201550,062 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/201652,019 mi+1,957 mi
- 09/09/201756,256 mi+4,237 mi
- 05/09/201860,443 mi+4,187 mi
- 05/09/201860,443 mi
- 12/09/201964,652 mi+4,209 mi
- 12/09/201964,652 mi
- 17/09/202068,073 mi+3,421 mi
- 31/08/202170,065 mi+1,992 mi
- 07/10/202272,997 mi+2,932 mi
Average of roughly 2,792 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
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