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A16 MHR

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,463 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,522 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,811 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,033 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Large undertray fitted, could not see all components

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,922 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 6,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 5,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 4,461 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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A16 MHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A16 MHR, 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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A16 MHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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