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AD53 VRY

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,643 mi
Last recorded77,643 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 77,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 76,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in off side rear tyre (leaking)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,261 miles

off side front shock has is slighty leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,970 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 41,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,080 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,191 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,347 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 17,347 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AD53 VRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AD53 VRY, 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 AD53 VRY registered?

AD53 VRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is AD53 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VRY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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