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A25 FLY

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,066 mi
Last recorded25,066 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 25,066 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 25,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,427 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,667 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 22,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 21,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 20,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 19,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,899 miles

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,441 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,632 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,534 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has sdiewall damage

Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,719 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,077 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 5,334 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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A25 FLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A25 FLY, 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 A25 FLY registered?

A25 FLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is A25 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 FLY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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