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479XY17

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

25,326 mi
Last recorded25,326 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration479XY17
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2008 25,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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479XY17 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 479XY17, 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 479XY17 registered?

479XY17 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is 479XY17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 479XY17 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 479XY17 have outstanding finance?

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