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160D785

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,976 mi
Last recorded61,976 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D785
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 61,976 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 May 2009 61,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,363 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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160D785 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160D785, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 160D785 registered?

160D785 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is 160D785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D785 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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