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AC53 JMC

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,071 mi
Last recorded108,071 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 JMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,071 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 108,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,023 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,011 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,846 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,962 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 91,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 83,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,339 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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AC53 JMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AC53 JMC, 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 AC53 JMC registered?

AC53 JMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is AC53 JMC safe to buy?

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