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A12 VMH

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,660 mi
Last recorded36,660 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber body very rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber body very rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2019 36,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded form flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber body very rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber body very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down trailing arms ar (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,024 miles

Front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 3,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,726 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 24,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,747 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 19,747 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 10,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 8,588 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,350 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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A12 VMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 VMH, 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 A12 VMH registered?

A12 VMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is A12 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VMH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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