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A9 LKF

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,531 mi
Last recorded100,531 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,396 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 69,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,844 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wrong direction (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,560 miles

dust covers under most of vehicle cannot inspect

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded under vehicle (chalked)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf inner wing brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded osf inner wing brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

dust covers under most of vehicle cannot inspect

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded under vehicle (chalked)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are deteriorating cracks in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,128 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,556 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,193 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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A9 LKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A9 LKF, 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 A9 LKF registered?

A9 LKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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